10/20/Grant Subaward

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water Quality Planning (BWQP) Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program is soliciting proposals for the 319(h) 2025 grant cycle, focusing on watershed-based plans and implementation projects to mitigate nonpoint source pollution. The procurement seeks comprehensive water quality improvement initiatives that align with the State Management Plan, with a goal of developing or implementing watershed-based plans and protecting waters from becoming impaired. Eligible projects will be evaluated on criteria including alignment with existing watershed plans, water quality benefits, project maintenance strategies, stakeholder collaboration, cost-effectiveness, and added value components. The grant opportunity is open from September 22, 2025, to November 3, 2025, with virtual applicant support webinars scheduled in October 2025. Proposers must submit detailed project plans demonstrating their ability to address specific water quality impairments, with a typical project performance period of up to three years. All proposed projects will require obtaining necessary federal, state, and local permits, and will be subject to review by NDEP Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The grant opportunity is open to a broad range of potential applicants, including federal, state, local, and tribal governments, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Participants must provide a 50% non-federal match for implementation projects, which can be satisfied through cash outlays or in-kind donations of time, equipment, or supplies. The funding pool anticipates approximately $1.3 million available, with project sizes ranging from small grants around $25,000 to larger grants up to $500,000. Reimbursement will be processed quarterly upon submission of invoices, and final funding decisions will be made by NDEP Administration in consultation with the EPA. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The grant is structured to support diverse water quality improvement efforts, with an emphasis on collaborative, strategic approaches to nonpoint source pollution management across various environmental contexts.