The Federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h) provides funding for various types of projects that work to reduce nonpoint source water pollution. Funds may be used to conduct assessments, develop and implement TMDLs and watershed management plans, provide technical assistance, demonstrate new technology and provide education and outreach. Organizations eligible for funding include nonprofit organizations, universities, and local, State or Federal government agencies. A 40% (non-federal) in-kind or cash match of the total project cost must be provided.
IDEM is now actively seeking applications for Section 319 Grants for 2008. Read the following document for details.
Projects must be working to improve the water quality of water bodies identified as having nonpoint source pollution impairments, as documented in:
The NPS/TMDL Section administers the Section 319 Grant Program in Indiana. For more information about Section 319(h) funding, please contact Andrew Pelloso at (317) 233-2481, Laura Bieberich at (317) 233-1863, or Doug Campbell at (317) 233-8491.
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