Funding Sources

EPA Watershed Funding Programs - Committed watershed organizations and state and local governments need adequate resources to achieve the goals of the Clean Water Act and improve our nation's water quality. To support these efforts, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created this Web site to provide tools, databases, and information about sources of funding to practitioners and funders that serve to protect watersheds.

Directory of Watershed Resources

A searchable directory of federal, state, local, and private watershed funding sources available for development and implementation of watershed projects. It includes information on nationwide funding opportunities, as well as state and local information for Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection EPA's Office of Water published this catalog to provide information to State/local water resource professionals and watershed groups on Federal monies that might be available to fund a variety of watershed protection projects

Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program. Authority: Section 6217 CZARA of the Coastal Zone Management Act. Program administered jointly with NOAA. Section 319 funding is available for program development and implementation. Section 6217 funding is only available for the development of CZARA programs.

National Estuary Program (NEP). Authority: Section 320 of the CWA, Estuaries and Clean Waters Act of 2000 EPA Regional Offices distribute funds to each NEP (recipients include state agencies, universities, county and local governments and planning agencies, and nonprofits). Funding for implementation activities may be obtained through CWSRF, sec. 319, sec. 106,

Stormwater Phase II Program. Authority: Section 402 of the CWA Funding can be obtained through CWSRF, sec. 106, 104(b)3 grants,

Dredged Material Management Program: Authority: Section 102 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act and section 404 of the CWA. Funding for the development of DMMPs is generally provided by the COE and States.

TMDL Program Authority: Section 303 (d) of the CWA. Funding is available through various sources such as sec. 319, Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), sec. 106, Targeted Watershed Grants Program (for the non-regulatory components)

Office of Water Funding and Grants Links to Office of Water various grants and funding pages.

Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program Authority: Section 319 (h) of the CWA. Section 319 annually provides funding to states and tribes. Funding may also be obtained through sec. 106, CWSRF, Targeted Watershed Grants Program

Wetlands Program. Authority: Section 404 of the CWA regulates dredged and fill activities, Section 401 of the CWA. Specific funding is available through Wetland Program Development Grants and the Five Star Restoration Program. Additional funding may be obtained through sec. 319, CWSRF, sec. 104(b)3, Targeted Watershed Grants Program, and near coastal waters initiatives. CZMA Section 309 funds can support the development of SAMPs in coastal areas.

Source Water Assessment and Protection Program (SWAP). Authority: Section 1453 of the Safe Drinking Water Act Up to 15 percent of a state's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) money may be set aside for loans to provide funding to implement incentive-based source water protection measures and to acquire land or easements to protect source waters. Funding is also available through Clean Water Act Section 106 and Section 319.

EPA Region 1 Grants and Funding Sources Grants & Funding in EPA Region 1

EPA Region 2 Grants and Funding Page EPA Region 2 home site where you can find contact information datasets, and most environmental regional information. This is a good starting point for data and resources.

EPA Region 3 Grants and Funding This includes information on how to apply for Environmental Protection Agency grants; important information about managing a grant; application and reporting forms which are writable and printable; and links to other related resources and information. "

EPA Region 4 Grants & Financial Information Grants and Financial Assistance - Download the Grants Application Package, guidance for Universities, Non-profits, and State, Local and Tribal Governments, or contact an EPA Region 4 Grants specialist.; Environmental Finance Program - Provides financial

EPA Region 5 Grants & Financial Information Information on grant funding available in Region 5.This information is not a substitute for each program's Federal Register or Solicitation Notice and Regional guidance. For other funding information, visit www.epa.gov/ogd7. Updated October 2004.

EPA Region 5 Great Lakes Grants & Financial Information Funds are made available annnually for grants and cooperative agreements. The Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) provides a complete set of information about USEPA Great Lakes Funding Process, from preproposal submission and project requirements

EPA Region 6 Grants and Funding Sources US EPA Region 6 Grants and Procurement Information

EPA Region 6 Grants and Funding Sources US EPA Region 6-Grants and Funding Sources

EPA Region 7 Grants and Funding Sources US EPA Region 7 -Grants and Funding Sources

EPA Region 8 Grants and Financial Assistance Tribal Grants Grants and Financial Assistance information for tribal organizations

EPA Region 9 Environmental Education Grants Program Region 9's Environmental Education grant program provides financial support for projects that increase public awareness about environmental issues and provide the public with skills to make informed decisions and take responsible actions.

EPA Region Grants & Financial Information Find the Grant Regional Office Near You Grants and Debarment

Targeted Watersheds Grants Program The Targeted Watersheds Grant Program (TWG) promotes successful community-based approaches and management techniques to protect and restore the nation's waters. The program is an integral approach to the Agency's watershed approach to clean water by providing assistance to watershed groups and service provider organizations working to protect and restore watersheds valued for fishing, swimming, drinking and other important uses.

Brownfields Program Grants Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants provide funding to help states and communities around the country clean up and revitalize brownfield sites. Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties takes development pressures off of undeveloped, open land, and both improves and protects the environment.

Chesapeake Bay Program

The Chesapeake Bay Program is a unique regional partnership that has led and directed the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay since 1983. The Bay Program partners include the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia; the District of Columbia; the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a tri-state legislative body; the Environmental Protection Agency, representing the federal government; and participating citizen advisory groups.

EPA Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) he EFCs provide state and local officials and small businesses with advisory services; education, publications, and training; technical assistance; and analyses on financing alternatives.

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