Water Protection Program
Section 319 Nonpoint Source Major Subgrants
Major Subgrant Notification of Available Funding (updated May 14, 2013)
Nonpoint Source Watershed Restoration and Protection
The Department of Natural Resources has funding available to assist organizations with implementing best management practices and associated activities as described in their department-accepted watershed management plan or alternative plan. The purpose of the funding is to implement on-the-ground practices that control, reduce or manage nonpoint source pollution as described in the Missouri Nonpoint Source Management Plan and active Request for Proposals.
Fund Source
Funding for this federal grant is authorized by Section 319 of the Clean Water Act to address nonpoint source water pollution, such as polluted runoff from unregulated or unpermitted sources and in waters needing improvements or protection from further degradation. The funding is provide by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Department of Natural Resources.
Grant Use
Funding is available for organizations to implement best management practices as detailed in their watershed management plan. Funding decisions will be made based in part on the criteria listed in the Request For Proposals.
Section 319 nonpoint source implementation grant information
- Request for Proposals
- Attachment A - General Terms and Conditions
- Attachment B - Special Terms and Conditions
- Attachment C - Subrecipient Information Form
- Attachment D - Applicant Capabilities Determination Questionnaire
- Attachment E - Detailed Budget to Accompany Form 780-1896 Excel
- Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant Application, Form--MO 780-1896 and Instructions
- Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant Application Supplemental Form A - Water Quality Monitoring Worksheet, Form--MO 780-2193
- Dam and Obstruction Removal or Modification Project Deliverables Worksheet, Form--MO 780-2194
- Innovative Stormwater Demonstration Project Deliverables Worksheet, Form--780-2198
- Lake Management and Restoration Project Deliverables Worksheet, Form--780-2197
- Mine Drainage Abatement Project Deliverables Worksheet, Form--MO 780-2195
- Wetlands Restoration, Protection or Conservation Easement Deliverables Worksheet, Form--780-2199
- Stream and Riparian Restoration and Protection Project Deliverables Worksheet, Form --780-2200
Department staff will be hosting two conference calls to answer questions about the Request for Proposals. The calls will be held May 30, 2013 and June 26, 2013 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please reference the RFP for additional information, eligibility and other requirements.
RFP Contact Information:
Greg Anderson, Nonpoint Source Coordinator
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Water Protection Program, Watershed Protection Section
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-7428 or by email
Qualifications
Three priorities have been established and projects consistent with these priorities will receive more favorable consideration. First, “Our Missouri Waters” pilot watersheds are a high department-wide priority; particularly in waters identified by EPA-approved Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL, reports. Our Missouri Waters includes the Lower Grand River, Big River and Spring River basins. The second priority includes projects that eliminate nonpoint source impairments or restore nonpoint source impaired waters identified in TMDLs and state-accepted watershed based plans. The third priority of this request is innovative nonpoint source stormwater demonstration or riparian projects that may eliminate aquatic life-use impairments or preserve beneficial uses.
To be considered, applicants must have:
- Existing strong, diverse and committed partnerships to ensure project or plan implementation, and long-term operation and maintenance for installed best management practices. Partnerships must be demonstrated by established commitments or agreements among organizations, government entities, and watershed residents to implement practices in a timely fashion. Partnership agreements with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, University Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, local and state governments or other organizations are strongly encouraged and should be discussed in Sections 8 and 10 of the application.
- A water quality monitoring component, whether provided by recipient, contractor, the department, or another partnering agency. The monitoring component, new or existing, must be capable of documenting major water quality improvement or decline. Other measures or indicators that may be used to show progress toward water quality improvements must be approved by the department.
- The ability to track and report the load reduction of the project that results from the project using simple best management practice estimates or watershed models.
- Clear measurable milestones and an implementation schedule that clearly demonstrates interim steps, timely implementation of practices, and fund usage.
- A cost effective approach to achieving measurable water quality benefits through the implementation of management practices; only high ratios of on the ground best management practices to administration or to salary will be considered.
- A limited, low cost information and education component that does not exceed 10 percent of the subgrant; any salary and administration associated with this component should be included in the 30 percent total.
- A complete, well developed budget that links cost to specific activities or milestones. All administrative and other salaries should comprise no more than 30 percent of the federal subgrant.
- A documented history of meeting grant requirements and successfully fulfilling subgrant agreements, including: fiscal accountability, achieving project milestones, best management practice implementation and projected pollutant load reductions.
- Staff with the capability, expertise, resources, and experience to perform the proposed work and grant administration. Must have written organizational policies and procedures in place prior to applying. (see Applicant Capability Determination Questionnaire, Attachment D of the Request for Proposals)
Additional information regarding selected qualifying watersheds can be found in Section VIII of the Request for Proposals and in the applications forms.
Eligible Applications
Federal funding allocated under Section 319 (h) of the Clean Water Act are available to public institutions of higher education, units or sub-units of government, and non-profit organizations with demonstrated 501(c)(3) status. These funds are administered by the Department of Natural Resources. Applicants must provide proof of not-for-profit status with the application packet. Please reference the request for proposal for a complete explanation regarding eligibility and other requirements.
For this request for proposals, all applicants must also have an accepted Nine Element Watershed Management Plan or approved alternative. Innovative nonpoint source stormwater demonstrations may also be considered. Department staff will host a conference call with eligible organizations.
Grant Amount
Variable award amounts will be based on the number of eligible applicants, and depend on the ability of the recipient to mobilize, remain on schedule, and achieve the implementation milestones of the best management practices in their watershed management plan. Project periods of up to three years will be considered. Minor revisions to costs and scope of work will be negotiated prior to final approval of the project. The project sponsor is required to provide 60/40 match ratio of the total project cost with non-federal dollars or in-kind activities. Applicants will be required to maintain a 60/40 federal to nonfederal contribution ratio on a semiannual basis through the duration of the project and should develop the project budget accordingly.
By applying for this award, the applicant verifies that it, its board of directors, and all principals are currently in compliance with all state and federal environmental laws and court orders issued pursuant to those laws, and that all environmental violations have been resolved at the time of this application.
Funding will be based upon performance. Funding restrictions will occur if projects fall behind on their scheduled milestones. If a project is not meeting their milestone deadlines, a reduction of funding will occur.Application Information
Major Subgrant Application and Detailed Budget Spreadsheet
Water Quality Monitoring Worksheet and Detailed Budget Spreadsheet (required for all projects proposing a water quality monitoring component as part of the 319 project effort)
- Water Quality Monitoring Worksheet
- Detailed Budget Spreadsheet XLS (summarizing monitoring expenses only)
Additional resources
319 Project Examples
Application Submittal
All applications shall be postmarked by close of business, July 30, 2013.
Mail completed application forms, along with one electronic copy on CD, with all necessary documentation to:
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Water Protection Program
Attn: Darlene Schaben
P. O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
Telephone 573-751-7428 or by email
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