Nonpoint Source Grant for Pollution Control Projects: Watershed-based Plan Implementation
General information
The purpose of this grant is to fund implementation of watershed projects to restore or protect waterbodies that are impacted by nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. Watershed projects funded under this RFA must be guided by Watershed-based Management Plans (WBP) accepted by the Department.
Funding levels from EPA vary each year, therefore the number and amount of awards that we can make each year also vary.
Funding details
Funding application timeline
Grant eligibility
Eligible recipients under this RFA are regional public comprehensive planning organizations or interstate organizations such as: regional planning agencies, councils of governments, conservation districts, counties, cities and towns, and other sub-state public planning agencies and interstate agencies. Such organizations must be chartered with suitable powers as a unit of local government, an independent sub-state agency, or an interstate organization under an interstate agreement of which Maine is a party. Incorporated nonprofit organizations with federal tax-exempt status [501(c)(3)] are also eligible to apply.
Must have a watershed-based plan accepted by DEP and EPA.
Projects must be located in Nonpoint Source Priority Watersheds (https://www.maine.gov/dep/land/watershed/nps_priority_list/index.html).