Water Protection Program
Section 319 Nonpoint Source Implementation Program
Request For Proposals is now available (updated 6/10/2013)
For more information visit the Major Subgrants page.
History of the Section 319 Nonpoint Source Program
Images Recognizing the need for greater federal leadership to help focus States and local nonpoint source efforts, Congress amended the Clean Water Act in 1987 to establish the Section
319 Nonpoint Source Management Program. Under Section 319, States, Territories and Indian
Tribes receive grant funding that support a wide variety of activities
including technical assistance, financial assistance, education, training,
technology transfer, demonstration projects and monitoring to assess
the success of specific nonpoint source implementation projects.
Nonpoint source water pollution refers to contaminants that do not come from specific conveyances, such as pipes or other permitted sources. It includes contaminants carried in runoff from fields, roads, parking lots, etc., as well as more specific sources such as improperly functioning septic systems. In Missouri, agriculture is considered the primary source of this type of pollution, although urban areas represent a very significant source as do abandoned mine lands.
Summary of Section 319 Grants offered:
Due to funding limitations the general solicitation for Minigrants are available on a limited basis and Watershed Planning Grants are temporarily discontinued. For fund availability, contact Greg Anderson at 573-751-7428 if you are interested in either of these programs.
Click on the column headers for additional information regarding the grant programs and requirements.
| Major Subgrants | Minigrants | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Acceptance | Biennial Announcement | Special Arrangement |
| Federal Dollar Allowance | Amounts can vary * | Up to $10,000 |
| Duration of Project | Up to 3 years* | Up to 3 years |
| Require 40 percent Non-Federal Match? | Yes | Yes |
*For most up-to-date information please reference the RFP.
- Non-Federal matching support must be project specific, and can include in-kind contributions, such as use of equipment and volunteers.
- Section 319 nonpoint source projects must include information, education, prevention or correction activities to reduce nonpoint source impacts.
Ineligible Activities:
- Research projects and activities.
- Activities required under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits.
- Activities regained by enforcement actions.
Quick Links:
- Missouri's Section 319 Nonpoint Source Program Overview and Mission
- Missouri's Nonpoint Source Management Plan
- Annual Nonpoint Source Report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- 319 Watershed Planning and other Project Resources - links to watershed management plans, QAPP information, etc.
- 319 Project Photos
- 319 Project Examples
- EPA Region 7
- EPA Section 319 Success Stories
- National Nonpoint Source Watershed Project Studies
- Section 319 Nonpoint Source National Monitoring Program Successes and Recommendations
