Formula Grant 97957524

This $9,006,000 Formula Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 under the Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants program (CFDA 66.460) supports the State of California's efforts to implement its Nonpoint Source Management Program. The primary activities funded through this agreement include:

Implementing projects to reduce water quality impairments from nonpoint source pollution, such as sediment and nutrient runoff, in targeted watersheds or to protect high-quality waters. This involves funding a variety of structural and non-structural best management practices (BMPs), watershed planning, monitoring, technology demonstrations, and education/outreach programs. The state will issue sub-awards to develop plans and/or implement management measures and practices to advance the state's nonpoint source management plan and meet program commitments. Expected outcomes include achieving and reporting on load reductions associated with regulatory mechanisms to manage nonpoint source pollution from sources like irrigated agriculture, grazing, and confined animal facilities.

This 5-year grant provides full federal funding starting on July 1, 2023, with pre-award costs approved back to that date. Direct beneficiaries include all California residents and occupants.