Section 319(h) Georgia's Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant

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UPDATED January 28, 2026: 

FY2026 Grant Application Period is OPEN

 

Want to apply for 319(h) grants? Use the Grant Administration Portal (GAP)!

  • 319(h) Grant Administration Portal

     

    Please review the  Download this pdf file. FY26 Grant Guidelines  for detailed instructions for using the 319(h) Grant Administration Portal. Video is also available showing step by step instructions. 

     

    GAEPD staff is available to help guide applicants through the process of successfully submitting an application using the new portal. Contact the FY2026 Grant Coordinator for more information. 
     

 

 

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD) anticipates receiving a FY2026 Section 319(h) grant to prevent or abate nonpoint source pollution in support of Download this pdf file. Georgia’s Statewide Nonpoint Source Management Plan . Using a competitive process, 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.

The grant requires a cost-share ratio of 60% Federal dollars (maximum) and 40% non-federal match (minimum) toward the total project cost. There are no maximum or minimum Federal award amounts for any individual project. Proposed project schedules should be completed within three years.

 

 

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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Public entities in Georgia are eligible applicants, including: City and county governments with Qualified Local Government Status as defined in paragraph 18 of subsection (a) of O.C.G.A. 50-8-2*, State agencies, Local, regional, or State authorities operating jurisdictional services and/or delivery programs, Regional Commissions, Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Local and regional school systems, and State colleges and universities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDING: All projects must address nonpoint sources of pollution to improve water quality. Projects must meet three minimum requirements:

  1. Implement an existing watershed-based plan that meets USEPA’s Nine Elements of Watershed Planning or implement a Summary of Nine Elements.
  2. Locate the project in a watershed or drainage area equal in size to a 10-digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC-10) or smaller.
  3. Commit to a minimum 40% non-Federal Match that can be accomplished through local funds, in-kind services, or other non-Federal sources.

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS: Grant applications must specify the nonpoint sources of pollution and identify the activities and practices best suited to address those sources. Eligible best management practices include (but are not limited to): 

  • green infrastructure and other nature-based practices
  • streambank restoration and other hydromodification projects
  • urban stormwater controls not included in NPDES permits
  • agricultural BMPs
  • culvert replacement and other barrier removal projects
  • dirt road improvements following practices from the Georgia Better Back Roads Manual
  • septic system repairs and replacements

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: 

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION RESOURCES:

FY2025 319(h) GRANT TIMELINE

  • January 31, 2026: GAEPD opens the 319(h) Grant Administration Portal
  • February 24, 2026 (10:00 - 11:30am EST): Online Application Workshop. Register HERE
  • April 30, 2026: Deadline to submit applications via the 319(h) Grant Administration Portal
  • Late Summer 2026: Scoring Committee reviews and scores all applications; notifies selected applicants.
  • Once FY2026 Funds are received from USEPA: GAEPD and grant recipients finalize project scope of work and execute sub-grant agreement