2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)

Who can apply

NonprofitOther Legal EntityPublic AgencyTribal Government

Purpose

The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, streambank stabilization to reduce erosion and infrastructure improvements for ranching and livestock operations to reduce erosion and runoff of nutrients and pathogens.

Description

The 2027 Nonpoint Source Grant Program Guidelines (Guidelines), posted on the NPS Grant Program website (https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/nps/319grants.html), describe program preferences, eligibility requirements, application process and instructions, project selection criteria, and the grant award process. Please note one of the minimum eligibility requirements is to consult with the NPS Grant Coordinator in the corresponding Regional Water Board listed in Appendix 7 of the Guidelines.

Important dates

Opened

Sep 18, 2026

Application deadline

Dec 18, 2026 17:00

Expected award announcement

Spring 2027

Period of performance

3-5 years

Funding details

Total estimated available

$3,500,000.00

Estimated amount per award

Between $100,000.00 and $1,000,000.00

Expected number of awards

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Letter of intent required

No

Matching funds

25%

Matching notes

Match funding is required for all applications, except in the case-by-case basis of match funding waivers.

Funding source

Federal

Funding method

Reimbursement(s)

How to apply

Read the full guidelines on the grantor's site, then apply there. Nothing is submitted through this site.

Submission: url: https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov/

• Grant guidelines & application ↗
• State Water Resources Control Board ↗
• Original listing on grants.ca.gov ↗

Questions about this grant: email: [email protected]; tel: 1-916-322-8428;