2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)

State Water Resources Control Board · State of California

At a glance

2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h) is an open California state grant opportunity from the State Water Resources Control Board (State of California). Applications are due December 18, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $100K – $1M, with $3.5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit, other legal entity, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Sep 18, 2026Posted
Dec 18, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Sep 18, 2026
Close date: Dec 18, 2026
Award floor: $100,000
Award ceiling: $1,000,000
Est. total funding: $3,500,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal
Matching funds: 25% — Match funding is required for all applications, except in the case-by-case basis of match funding waivers.
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 3-5 years
Expected award announcement: Spring 2027
Letter of intent: Not required
How to submit: Online: https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov/

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit
Other Legal Entity
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, streambank stabilization to reduce erosion and infrastructure improvements for ranching and livestock operations to reduce erosion and runoff of nutrients and pathogens.

Description

The 2027 Nonpoint Source Grant Program Guidelines (Guidelines), posted on the NPS Grant Program website (https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/nps/319grants.html), describe program preferences, eligibility requirements, application process and instructions, project selection criteria, and the grant award process. Please note one of the minimum eligibility requirements is to consult with the NPS Grant Coordinator in the corresponding Regional Water Board listed in Appendix 7 of the Guidelines.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in California), and plan for the required matching funds.
Find out how to submitOnline: https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov/ Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Secure the matching funds commitmentGet the match documented (board approval, partner letters or budget lines) before the budget is final.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyNPS_Grant_Program@waterboards.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before December 18, 2026Due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

NPS_Grant_Program@waterboards.ca.gov
1-916-322-8428

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)”?

According to the official notice, applications are due December 18, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity, Public Agency and Tribal Government. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $100k – $1m and total estimated program funding is $3,500,000.

How do I apply for “2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)”?

Applications go directly to State Water Resources Control Board, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov/. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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