CARSON CITY - The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has approximately $1 million dollars in federal funding available to provide grant assistance for projects that prevent or control nonpoint source water pollution, the leading cause of water quality impairment in Nevada.
Nonpoint source (NPS) water pollution occurs when rain, snowmelt and irrigation water flows over developed or disturbed land, carrying with it contaminants including oil, sediment, pesticides, bacteria and nutrients. This contaminated water makes its way into Nevada's waterways either directly or through storm drains.
All proposals must follow the guidelines for application outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP), which is available for download at http://ndep.nv.gov/bwqp/npsgwp.htm. State, local and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions are eligible to apply. A non-federal match (cash and/or in-kind) of at least 50 percent of the total project cost is required.
Potential applicants who question the eligibility of their proposal are encouraged to submit a pre-application by Aug. 1, 2014. Proposals will be accepted between 8 a.m. July 18, 2014 and 5 p.m. Sept. 5, 2014. Selected proposals will be awarded federal funds available under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, and will be administered by NDEP's Nonpoint Source Program.
Contact Birgit Widegren at (775) 687-9550 or via email at bwidegren@ndep.nv.gov for more information.[[In-content Ad]]
