Section 319 NPS Major Subgrant

Water Protection
Program

Water Pollution
Control Branch

Section 319 Nonpoint Source Major Subgrants

Application Instructions and Detailed budget spreadsheet

Major Subgrant Request For Proposal

Nonpoint Source Implementation (319) Grant Targeted Request
for Non-Agricultural, Watershed-Based Project Proposals FY2008 - 2009

General Description

Subgrant awards can range up to $1 million.
Projects may be up to four years in length.
Funds are available to public institutions of higher education, units of government, and nonprofit organizations with demonstrated 501(c)(3) status.
For the purposes of this Request For Proposals, Non-Agricultural Projects are defined as those projects that do not pertain to agriculture production, Ag-Nonpoint Source needs or practices
Nonpoint source grants may not be used for research or for activities required under any National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, or NPDES, permit or other permits that imply discharge from point sources. Demonstrations are eligible but only for exhibiting new or innovative technology.

Please review the entire application packet for eligibility and grant requirements.

Link to full Request for Proposal Application Packet PDF.

Request for Proposal Application Packet Contents:

2008-2009 Request for Proposal PDF
Attachment A: List of Targeted Watersheds PDF
Attachment B: Key Elements Critical to a Watershed Management Plan PDF
Attachment C: Maps of Targeted Watersheds PDF
Attachment D: DNR General Terms and Conditions PDF
Attachment E: DNR Special Terms and Conditions PDF
Attachment F,G and H: Application, Application Instructions, Detailed Budget Spreadsheet

Project Requirements

Applications will be reviewed based primarily on the following criteria:

The project must be consistent with the Missouri Nonpoint Source Management Plan and must be eligible for funding under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act.

The project must demonstrate a high likelihood of success based on quality of the proposal, previous successes, appropriateness of goals, support of partners, manageable size, appropriate and adoptable practices, adequate funding, competent management, etc. If possible, a project coordinator should be designated.

Preference may be given to projects that address restoration of high priority or 303(d)-listed waters by implementing control measures of the specific contaminant(s) for which the water is listed.

Projects should treat a complete watershed or sub-watershed of manageable size and address all significant nonpoint pollutant sources. Critical areas should be identified and be the focus of best management practices and monitoring.

Non-federal match required in a ratio of 60 percent 319 funds to 40 percent non-federal funds. Matching support may include “in-kind” contributions.

All projects must have a technology transfer (information sharing) component. This may include tours, field days, booklets, brochures, etc.

Projects must have clearly stated, measurable objectives that are appropriate for the issue being addressed.

The project must include a method of measuring success. The evaluation method must be appropriate for the type of project and must relate to the project objectives. Evaluation measures should go beyond merely stating that an activity happened, but rather show the impact of the project. For example, restoration projects should include a measurement of the amount of pollution reduced by the practices. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a preferred model called STEPL, which can be downloaded at http://it.tetratech-ffx.com/stepl/. Other models approved for load reduction estimates may be accepted upon review.

Cost-effectiveness of the project will be a significant factor. Projects that include a high percentage of funds for administrative, overhead or indirect costs will be considered a lower priority. Indirect rates may be funded up to a maximum of 13 percent.

With pre-approval, grant funds may be used to cost-share on demonstration projects. Requests for cost-share assistance will be evaluated for approval on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to reduced rates or increased requirements. The total federal funds for a cost-shared practice (from all federal sources) may not exceed 75 percent of the cost of the practice.

Proposals that also address the under-representation of minorities and their concerns for water quality issues are encouraged.

Submittal of a pre-proposal for major subgrants is highly recommended. Please review the Pre-proposal Guidance Document PDF for more information.

Application Criteria

All major subgrant applications must explain how they will address nonpoint source pollution in at least one of the following ways:

Increase public knowledge of nonpoint source water pollutants and their impact on surface and groundwater quality.

Increase public awareness of alternatives that can prevent nonpoint source water pollution.

Stimulate individuals to assess and modify practices and behaviors that contribute to nonpoint source water pollution.

Develop tools and programs to encourage behavioral changes toward sound preventive practices.

Encourage local partnerships and public participation in efforts to restore, conserve, and protect water resources threatened by nonpoint source water pollution.

Major Subgrant Application

Subgrant Application - Word fill-in DOC / Adobe PDF

Application Instructions and Detailed Budget Spreadsheet

Instructions for Major Subgrant PDF

Detailed Budget Spreadsheet XLS

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