319 Nonpoint Source Management Grants Program
Pennsylvania Environmental Protection
Who can apply
Other Legal Entity. Municipality. Public Agency. Nonprofit
About this opportunity
Nonpoint source pollution originates from many sources over widespread areas. When rain or snowmelt runs over the land or through the ground, runoff picks up pollutants. It deposits them into rivers, lakes, wetlands, and coastal waters or groundwater. This pollutes about half of Pennsylvania’s water quality-impaired streams, lakes, and rivers.The 319 Nonpoint Source Grants Program provides funding to eligible applicants. The purpose will reduce nonpoint source pollution to restore or protect Pennsylvania’s waters. Projects will carry out 319 Watershed Implementation Plans (WIPs) in WIP watersheds. Typical projects are design, permitting and construction of best management practices (BMPs). 319 WIP revisions are eligible. Statewide or regional projects may be considered if funding remains. ...