Alabama Nonpoint Source (NPS) Implementation Grants fund projects in support of Alabama's Nonpoint Source Management Program. Funding is distributed via a competitive process to projects that will lead to direct reductions in pollutant loads and measurable water quality improvements.
- Grant Announcement - FY2026 Grant Request for Proposals (Priority Deadline is July 1st)
Please contact the Alabama NPS Management Program for a copy of the current:
- Grant Application - CWA Section 319(h) NPS Implementation Grant Application/Workplan (Word Format)
- Grant Guidance - Alabama Section 319 Grant Guidance
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
State agencies, local governmental units, non-profit organizations, and public institutions with an active registration in the System for Award Management are eligible to apply for a subaward for projects that relate to implementation of nonpoint source pollution prevention or reduction.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDING
To be considered for funding, all projects must meet both of the following minimum requirements:
- Implement existing watershed-based plans that already adequately address US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Nine Elements for Watershed Planning.
- Commit to a minimum 40% non-federal match that can be accomplished through local funds, in-kind services, or other non-federal sources. Example Federal and Nonfederal Match calculation sheet.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Grant proposals should primarily target implementation of nonpoint source components of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) causes and sources in approved TMDLs or Section 303(d)-listed streams.
Alabama Nonpoint Source (NPS) Implementation Grants fund projects in support of Alabama's Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program. Funding is distributed via a competitive process to projects that will lead to direct reductions in pollutant loads and measurable water quality improvements.
A Watershed Management Plan Checklist must also be submitted to ADEM in conjunction with the Section 319 proposal and watershed-based plan. Applicants are strongly encouraged to coordinate their proposal at an early stage with the ADEM NPS Unit in order to assure that the proposal will be compatible with Section 319 guidelines and with ADEM TMDL and watershed plan development and implementation goals.
Additional Grant Resources
- EPA Watershed-Based Plan Quick Guide 2013
- EPA 319 Nonpoint Source Guidance and Documentation
- STEPL - Spreadsheet Tool for Estimating Pollutant Load and Region 5 Load Estimation Model
Best Management Practices Manuals
- Alabama's Best Management Practices for Forestry
- Guide for Producing Nursery Crops
- Protecting Water Quality on Alabama's Farms
- Recommended Practices Manual - Unpaved Roads
- Nutrient Management Planning with Animal Feeding Operations
- AL Handbook for Erosion Control, Sediment Control and Stormwater Management on Construction Sites and Urban Areas
- AL Low Impact Development Handbook
River Basin Management Plans
- Alabama
- Black Warrior
- Cahaba
- Chattahoochee - Chipola
- Choctawhatchee - Pea - Yellow
- Coastal
- Conecuh - Sepulga
- Lower Coosa
- Middle Coosa
- Upper Coosa
- Tallapoosa
- Tennessee
- Tombigbee
Municipal Stormwater Resources
- NEMO Alabama Program Brochure
- Stormwater Educational Flyers:
When your Pet goes on the lawn ...
When you're fertilizing the lawn ...
When your car's leaking oil on the street ...
When you're washing your car in the driveway ...
- Clean Water Future
Groundwater Festivals
For Groundwater Festival Calendars and information on Individual County Festivals go to http://www.alabamawaterfestivals.com.
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