vvEPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Pacific Southwest / Region 9 Tribal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants Water Division Tribal Water Section October 2018 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 866-EPA-WEST www.epa.gov/region9 Hie Tribal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program helps federally-recognized Indian tribes develop and implement polluted runoff control programs and watershed-based plans that address critical water quality concerns and achieve positive environmental results. Funding Availability Approximately $8 million is anticipated to be allocated for Clean Water Act §319 tribal programs nationwide. This will allow awards of $30,000 (for tribes with land area less than 1,000 sq. miles) or $50,000 (for tribes with land area more than 1,000 sq. miles) in base funding to eligible tribes. Hie remaining funds will be awarded to eligible tribes through a national competition to support the implementation of priority "on-the-ground" water- shed projects that will lead to water quality improvements (up to $100,000 per project). Eligible Activities (but not limited to): Implementing the tribes approved Nonpoint Source (NPS) management program Implementing best management practices (BMPs) that will reduce or eliminate NPS pollution in receiving water bodies, resulting in water quality benefits Implementing "on-the-ground" watershed projects (i.e., stream restoration, revegetation, buffer strips, installing gabions, tree planting, removal of invasive/ non-native species, and more) Developing and implementing a watershed based plan Conducting NPS education programs Hiring qualified staff Training and travel Eligible Applicants: Federally Recognized Indian Tribes CWA §319 Grant Program Eligibility Requirements: Tribes must have an approved NPS Assessment Report and Management Plan and have met the following Financial Assistance Eligibility (FAE) requirements by October 12, 2018: 1. Federal recognition 2. Substantial governmental duties and powers 3. Legal authority and jurisdiction over tribal lands or reservation 4. Capability to carry out functions to be exercised in the manner consistent with the terms and purposes of the Clean Water Act and all applicable regulations For more information, please refer to EPA Region 9 s FAE Handbook for Indian Tribes at www.epa.gov/tribal/clean-water-act-water-quality-planning-and-protection-programs-financial-assistance The White Mountain Apache Tribe streambank was seeded with a native grass seed mixture, then covered in an all- natural double net erosion control fabric. The fabric acts as a mulch and provides short term bank protection. Plugs of wet- land plants (sedges) were planted to help establish vegetation. ------- FY2018 Submission Schedule COMPETITIVE FUNDING: Eligible applicants submit proposal and required supplemental documents through www.grants.gov. For more information on the Tribal NPS Competitive Program, including proposal content information and submission instructions, refer to the FY2019 Request for Proposals anticipated to be posted online in November 2018 at www.epa.gov/nps/tribal-319-grant-program. Proposals Are Anticipated to Be Due Mid-December 2018 BASE FUNDING: Eligible applicants submit a proposed work plan and budget to assigned Clean Water Act Grants Project Officer. Proposals Are Anticipated to Be Due Late February 2019 All applicants must submit their final grant application (i.e., SF-424, work plan, budeet, and required forms/certifications) through www.grants.gov. Due Spring 2019 For more information on the Tribal NPS Base Program, including submission instructions, refer to the Tribal NPS Base Guidelines available online at www.epa.gov/nps/tribal-319-grant-program. SBtt DevelopingondManaging Tribal Nonpoint Soune Pollution Programs Under Sectioi il? of ilie (l«on Woier An * For more information, including eligibility requirements, funding information and useful resources, please review the Handbook for Developing and Managing Tribal Nonpoint Source Pollution Programs. This and other resources are available under 'Training and Resources' at www.epa.gov/nps/tribal-319-grant-program. EPA Region 9 Water Division Tribal Water Section Contacts (WTR-3-4) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program Tina Yin, Acting Manager (415) 972-3579 Danielle Angeles Lawrence Maurin Nancy Sockabasin (415) 972-3441 (415) 972-3943 (415) 972-3772 Howard Kahan Kate Pinkerton Loretta Vanegas (415) 972-3143 (415) 972-3662 (415) 972-3433 Suzanne Marr Robert K. Hall Stephanie Wilson (415) 972-3468 (415) 947-4123 (775) 885-6190 (Carson City, NV) Our e -mail follows this convention: lastname.firstname@epa.gov For more information from our office, visit www.epa.gov/tribal/r9tribalcwa ------- |