Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support

To assist States (including territories and the District of Columbia), Indian Tribes qualified under CWA Section 518(e), and interstate agencies in establishing and maintaining adequate measures for prevention and control of surface and ground water

To assist States, including territories and, the District of Columbia, Indian Tribes qualified under CWA Section 518(e), and interstate agencies in establishing and maintaining adequate measures for prevention and control of surface and ground water pollution from both point and nonpoint sources.

Eligible entities include States (including the District of Columbia and territories), interstate water pollution control agencies as defined in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and Indian tribes qualified under CWA Section 518(e). Requirements of the program are based on Section 106 of the Clean Water Act, 2 CFR 200 and 1500 as applicable, and 40 CFR Parts 35 and 130.

Water pollution control grants are intended to provide continuing support for the prevention and abatement of surface and ground water pollution from point and nonpoint sources. Continuing and recurrent water quality management program activities funded include water quality planning and standards; monitoring and assessments; inspections and enforcement; permitting; training; advice and assistance to local agencies; and public information. Funds cannot be used for construction, operation, or maintenance of waste treatment plants, nor can they be used for costs financed by other Federal grants. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: Geospatial Resources at EPA.

One year; payments are approved quarterly and disbursed monthly.

Intergovernmental review applies to this assistance listing when proposed Federal financial assistance involves land use planning. Federal financial assistances to tribes is not subject to intergovernmental review. EPA financial assistance programs and activities subject to intergovernmental review that are subject to review under State single point of contact procedures are identified at https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-financial-assistance-programs-subject-executive-order-12372-and-section-204-demonstration. Applicants for programs or activities subject to Intergovernmental Review that are not subject to State single point of contact review must provide directly affected State, areawide, regional, and local entities at least 60 days to review their application following notification by EPA that the application has been selected for funding as provided by 40 CFR 29.8(a) and (c). Informal meetings are held as needed between regional office, State, territorial, and Indian tribe applicant agencies during work plan development. The grant agreement must adequately reflect the priorities identified in the EPA Strategic Plan and any State/EPA Agreements. For additional information, contact the individual(s) listed as "Information Contacts".

Issuing office will provide location of application procedure details as appropriate."

Section 106 funds are awarded to State, territory, interstate, and Indian tribal agencies in accordance with overall water quality management needs, the requirements of programs covered by these agreements, and EPA Program guidance. Applications are also assessed consistent with the merit review regulations in 2 CFR 200.205.

EPA will conduct an administrative evaluation to determine the adequacy of the application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevance of the project. The Agency will then advise the applicant if funding is being considered. A final work plan will then be negotiated with the applicant.

Applications must be submitted according to dates established by the Regional Administrator. Contact the Regional Office for application deadlines.

Disputes relating to matters other than the competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 2 CFR 1500 Subpart E, as applicable.