Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program (Section 319)


Program NameWellhead Area Management Assistance Grants:
Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program – Sec. 319, Clean Water Act.
Eligible ApplicantsSubunits of government, specifically Natural Resource Districts.
Eligible ActivitiesAssist communities in implementing and developing Wellhead Protection Area Plans.
Annual FundingNegotiated.
Funding
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Applicants must provide a 40% nonfederal cash or in-kind match. Maximum award is generally limited to negotiated amount. Proposals are received and reviewed quarterly. Applications are individually invited pending technical review of proposal, site evaluation and availability of funds.
Special CriteriaProjects are limited to 5 years. Projects must implement appropriate sustainable practices in a limited small area to address specific pollutants of concern. Mandated, regulatory and research activities are not eligible.




Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
1200 "N" Street, Suite 400
P.O. Box 98922
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
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