319 Grant Program
Watershed Restoration, Ground Water Protection and Restoration, Education and Outreach
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) solicits project proposals from eligible applicants to further Montana’s NPS Program goals. DEQ issues a Call for Grant Applications every year under Section 319(h) of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA). Section 319(h) funds for projects are distributed competitively to support the most effective and highest priority projects. Applicants must be either a governmental entity or a nonprofit organization.
There are three categories for competitive projects:
- Water Quality (Watershed) Restoration
- Ground Water Protection and Restoration
- Education and Outreach
Update (1/19/2011): Anticipated Funding Awards for FY2011
Application Information Materials
Detailed Application Information:
- Fiscal Year 2012 Call for 319 Grant Applications
- Project Proposal Form (fillable PDF form)
- Final Application Form (fillable PDF form)
- Appendix A-1: 319 Ranking Scoring Sheet for Watershed Restoration Projects
- Appendix A-2: 319 Ranking Scoring Sheet for Ground Water Protection/Restoration Projects
- Appendix A-3: 319 Ranking Scoring Sheet for Education and Outreach Projects
- Appendix B: Nine Minimum Elements for a Watershed Restoration Plan
- Appendix C: Map of Completed TMDL Planning Areas
- Appendix D: Application Form Instructions
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Call for Section 319 Grant Applications | 06/01/11 |
| 319 Grant Workshop - Helena (9:00 a.m., 1520 East 6th Avenue, Room 35) | 06/28/11 |
| Project Proposals Due to DEQ | 07/29/11 |
| MWCC WAWG Review Meeting (Note: Date change) | 08/18/11 |
| Final Applications Due to DEQ | 10/07/11 |
| Evaluation by 319 Agency Review Panel | 10/25/11 |
| Notice of Intent to Award | 11/04/11 |
| Final Scopes of Work Due to DEQ | 12/30/11 |
| DEQ Submits State of MT application for EPA Review | TBD |
| DEQ Sends Out Grant Agreements to Project Sponsors | TBD |
| Project Sponsors Return Signed Agreements | TBD |
| Funds Available | TBD |
Draft Application Review:
The Montana Watershed Coordination Council's Water Activities Work Group (WAWG), Ground Water Work Group, and Education/Outreach Work Group have been asked to assist the DEQ nonpoint source program staff in reviewing and providing comment on the 319 Project Proposals. The Work Groups will review the corresponding project proposals and provide comments. The purpose for this review is to provide the applicants with recommendations for strengthening their applications. The recommended edits/comments will be provided in written form to the applicants by DEQ by September 2, 2011. Project sponsors are encouraged to attend the appropriate review meeting.
- WAWG Meeting: Thursday, August 18, 2011
- Ground Water Work Group Meeting: TBD
- Education and Outreach Work Group Meeting: Thursday, August 11, 2011
Additional Information to assist in the application process:
- Make a map of your watershed
- Website for in-kind volunteer rates
- EPA Grant Reporting and Tracking System
