Financial Assistance Programs – Grants and Loans

2011 CWA 319(h) NPS Grant Program

• 2011 Concept Proposal Solicitation Notice for the 319(h) Nonpoint Source Grant Program
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source (NPS) 2011 Grant Program Guidelines (Attachment 1)
• Implementation and Planning/Assessment Narrative Instructions (Attachment 2)
• CWA 319(h) 2011 NPS Implementation Grant Program FAQs

Appendices to the 319(h) NPS 2011 Grant Program Guidelines (Attachment 1)

• Appendix A. Required Elements for Watershed Based Plans per CWA Section 319
  Projects may qualify through implementation and/or planning/assessment activities that are consistent with watershed plans that address the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) nine required watershed-based plan elements.
  • Table F1 - Nine Elements Verification Table for Nonprofit Source Implementation Program (CWA, Section 319(h))
• Appendix B. Definitions
  Relevant program definitions provided for reference.
• Appendix C. Environmental Review Process
  Funded projects must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and federal environmental regulations.
  • Environmental Information
  • California State Clearinghouse Handbook
  • CEQA Guidelines
  • CEQA Guidelines (Appendix C)
  • CEQA Guidelines (Appendix D)
  • CEQA Guidelines (Appendix G)
  
  Questions regarding environmental procedures and practices should be directed to the Division’s Regional Programs Unit (RPU), at (916) 341-5686 or (916) 341-5667. Questions regarding cultural resources should be directed to the Division’s Cultural Resources Officer (CRO) at (916) 341-5690.
• Appendix D. Matching Funds Reduction/Waiver (Disadvantaged Communities)
  Projects that involve disadvantaged communities may be eligible for a waiver or reduction of matching funds. Under the Program, a disadvantaged community is defined as a community with an annual MHI that is less than 80 percent of the statewide Median Household Income (MHI).
  • US Census 2000
  • Certification of Understanding
• Appendix E. Project Assessment and Evaluation Plan
  Funded projects are required to complete a Project Assessment and Evaluation Plan (PAEP). A PAEP helps ensure projects meet their intended goals, achieve measurable outcomes, and provide benefits to the State of California. Background on the PAEP, guidance on how to prepare and use PAEP, and templates are available.
• Appendix F. Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP)
  Funded projects are required to collect swamp compatible data to for quality assurance and control and for comparability with other State collected data. Additional SWAMP compliance guidance is available.
• Appendix G. Program Contacts
  Applicants should talk to their regional board grant coordinator about their project.
• Appendix H. Grant Agreement Template
  Applicants that are funded will need to agree to terms and conditions similar to that above.
• Appendix I. California's Management Measures For Polluted Runoff (CAMMPR)
  One way projects may qualify for 319(h) grant funding, is if they are consistent with the State's NPS Control Program. The NPS Control Program 1998-2013 (Program Plan) directs the NPS Control Program, providing goals for the management of NPS pollution to which various management practices are applied. California’s Management Measures for Polluted Runoff (CAMMPR) is designed to assist California in improving implementation of the California’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Control Program (Program).
• Appendix J. California Watershed for Tracking Water Quality Improvements
  Applicants should consider proposing projects in Measure “W” Watersheds. These watersheds were identified by the Water Boards to track progress related to documenting water quality improvements. One of the primary purposes of this measure is to model and demonstrate the effectiveness of the watershed approach. These California watershed may be amenable to water quality improvement in the near term (by 2012), as well as improvement that may take longer.

Other Resource Information

• General Requirements
• Grant Agreement Information
• Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Practice Service Life

(Updated 5/20/11 )