GAEPD will award grant funds to eligible projects that propose to address nonpoint sources of pollution by identifying and implementing the activities best suited to address those sources resulting in measurable water quality improvements to impaired waters throughout the State.

Examples of eligible projects:

• green infrastructure/low impact development projects;
• watershed hydrology restoration;
• urban stormwater controls not included in NPDES permits;
• agricultural BMPs;
• education and training; and
• lake/pond dredging as long as ALL contributing sediment sources have been corrected.

The grant is to prevent or abate nonpoint source pollution in support of Georgia’s Statewide Nonpoint Source Management Plan. Review the FY2025 guidelines and requirements in full here.

Match

The grant requires a cost-share ratio of 60% Federal dollars (maximum) and 40% non-federal match (minimum) toward the total project cost.

How to Apply

Submit Applications Online through the 319(h) Grant Administration Portal (GAP).

Online Application Workshop is scheduled for March 5, 2025 (10:00 - 11:30am EST). A recording of the workshop will be available after that date.

Contact

Grant Coordinator Mary Gazaway
mary.gazaway@dnr.ga.gov
(470) 524-0556

Grants Unit Manager Joy Hinkle
joy.hinkle1@dnr.ga.gov
(470) 524-0692