Project Grant 02F94301
- This $1,709,779 federal Formula Grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants program (CFDA 66.460) supports the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry's (LDAF) implementation of the state's nonpoint source pollution control program. The funding will be used to install best management practices (BMPs) in the Bayou Bartholomew and Big Creek watersheds, conduct water quality sampling in Lake Providence, and provide cost-share support...
- This $3,281,667 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (CFDA 66.460 - Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants) provides support to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to implement the state's Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program. The key products and services to be delivered under this 5-year grant include: Conducting watershed assessments, surface water quality sampling, and developing watershed implementation plans to address water quality...
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants program (CFDA 66.460), supports the State of Louisiana's efforts to implement its nonpoint source pollution control program. The $3,463,250 award, with a project period from May 1, 2025 to September 30, 2029, will fund the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the Bayou Queue de Tortue and Bayou Courtableau watersheds to restore or partially...
- This $749,328 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program (CFDA 66.475) supports Louisiana State University's efforts to improve water quality in the Gulf of America. The key activities include: Monitoring EPA priority and emerging pollutants in three rivers, two bayous, three lakes, and the Vermilion Bay that drain into the Gulf of America. The project will also assess the bioaccumulation of these...
- This $3,699,548 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants program (CFDA 66.460) supports the State of Louisiana's efforts to implement its Nonpoint Source Management Program. The grant will fund a variety of projects focused on reducing polluted runoff from nonpoint sources, including structural and non-structural best management practices (BMPs), watershed planning, monitoring, technology demonstrations, and...
- This $1,679,116 Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan program (CFDA 66.485), supports the implementation of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's (IEPA) nutrient reduction strategy. The key products and services to be delivered include: Continuous nutrient monitoring at eight U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stations in Illinois to generate water quality data. Annual planting of 190,000 acres of...
- This $3,432,250 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 supports the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in implementing its Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. The funding will enable LDEQ to administer and oversee the state's NPS pollution abatement efforts, which include best management practice installations, watershed planning, monitoring, education and outreach initiatives targeting...
- This $168,775 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support (CFDA 66.419) will enable the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to enhance its water quality monitoring capabilities. The grant funds will be used to purchase a 21' bay boat, two replacement outboard motors, two replacement boat trailers, and an Aqua Troll 600 or equivalent water quality sonde. These new assets...
- This $168,775 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support (CFDA 66.419) provides funding to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to conduct water quality monitoring, assessment, and management activities in the state. The key activities supported by this grant include water sampling and data collection in the Atchafalaya River, Gulf Coastal Prairie, and...
- This $2,337,000.00 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CFDA 66.458) program provides capitalization funding to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to establish and maintain a revolving loan fund for water quality improvement and protection projects. The primary purpose is to address emerging contaminants such as substances from personal care products, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals,...
This $1,549,116 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan (CFDA 66.485) program supports the implementation of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's (LDEQ) nutrient reduction strategy. The grant funds will be used to implement agricultural best management practices within prioritized areas in northeast Louisiana, specifically in the Lake St. Joseph and Cypress Bayou watersheds, with the goal of reducing agriculture-induced nutrient loading and improving overall water quality. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's (LDAF) Office of Soil and Water Conservation will serve as the lead agency for project implementation, managing day-to-day operations, developing conservation plans, and reimbursing participants for approved cost-share expenses. This award, with a performance period from Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2028, is part of the EPA's efforts under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to support the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan and improve water quality in the Mississippi River Basin and Gulf of Mexico.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.5m | 9/22/25 |