The Regional Water Plan Seed Grants are being provided to support and incentivize local governments and other water users as they undertake their Regional Water Plan implementation responsibilities. Project proposals must specifically address implementation of management practice(s) or other recommendation(s) from one or more Regional Water Plans, and applications must include a letter of endorsement from the Water Planning Council(s) Chair or designated representative.

Grant awards are limited to $75,000 and the project period is limited to thirty (30) months in duration.

Eligibility

Eligible recipients of the Regional Water Plan Seed Grant funds include local, regional and State units of government, local authorities which operate local government service delivery programs, regional commissions, resource conservation and development councils, local school systems, State college and universities, and State agencies.

Match Requirement

Award recipients must provide a minimum match amount of 40% of the total project cost. Of the required 40% match, a minimum of 10% of the total project cost must be in the form of a cash expenditure with the remaining amount in the form of in-kind services/resources.

Maximum reimbursement amount for a Regional Water Plan Seed Grant is capped at $75,000 and limited to 60% of the total project cost.

How to Apply

Applicants must attend a pre-application meeting with EPD by October 10, 2025 and applications must be submitted online via the Grants Administration Portal by October 31, 2025.

Contact

GAEPD staff are available to help guide applicants through the process of successfully submitting an application using the new portal. Contact the Unit Manager Russell Nix for more information:

Russell Nix
russell.nix@dnr.ga.gov
(470) 572-4273

Deadline

Applicants must attend a pre-application meeting with EPD by October 10, 2025 and applications must be submitted online via the Grants Administration Portal by October 31, 2025.