Description
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking grant applicants to provide services under the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant program. The program aims to assist the state in implementing the most recent EPA-approved Texas Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program. Eligible projects include the development of Watershed Protection Plans (WPPs), implementation of EPA-accepted WPPs, and targeted education and outreach designed to bring about behavioral changes that lead to reduced nonpoint source pollution. Applicants must submit a completed Grant Application Form, Budget Tables Spreadsheet, and other required documents by the deadline. The grant program is a reimbursement program, and applicants must be willing to receive funding on a cost-reimbursement basis.
• Eligible applicants include state agencies, political subdivisions of the State of Texas, and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Projects must include non-federal matching funds for 40% of the project's total costs.
• The grant program is a reimbursement program, and applicants must be willing to receive funding on a cost-reimbursement basis.
• Projects are typically 2-3 years long and must be completed within the proposed timeframe.
• Applicants must demonstrate experience and competence in completing the proposed project activities.
• The grant program prioritizes projects that implement EPA-accepted WPPs and address water quality concerns.