OpenFederal grantEPA-OW-OWOW-26-01

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319

Environmental Protection AgencyCloses Nov 9, 2026(27 days left)Up to $175,000

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This is an EPA Clean Water Act Section 319 grant for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to implement approved Tribal Nonpoint Source management programs, funding best management practices against identified nonpoint water pollution. Awards are capped at $175,000 and cost sharing is required. If you are not a Tribe or intertribal consortium — including any for-profit business, small business, or nonprofit — do not apply.

Best for
Federally recognized Tribes with an approved Nonpoint Source management program, Intertribal consortia implementing Tribal NPS management programs, Tribal environmental and water quality programs addressing identified nonpoint pollution sources
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including small businesses and sole proprietorships, Nonprofit organizations, State and local governments and other non-tribal entities
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Implementation, Planning, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
Up to $175,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-11-09.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $175,000. Total program funding is $3,500,000, with about 20 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia that meet the eligibility requirements described in Section 2.A of the Notice of Funding Opportunity. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia are eligible; for-profit businesses and small businesses may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program is limited to federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia and does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

EPA Clean Water Act Section 319 grants for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to implement approved Tribal Nonpoint Source management programs, funding best management practices and measures to address identified nonpoint pollution sources. Cost sharing required; ceiling $175,000 per award.

About this grant

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support eligible Tribes and intertribal consortia to implement approved Nonpoint Source (NPS) management programs developed pursuant to CWA Section 319(b)(1). The Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) authorizes the EPA to award grants to eligible Tribes and intertribal consortia to implement approved NPS management programs. This NOFO will fund implementation of best management practices (BMPs) and measures that have been outlined in Tribal NPS Management Program Plans to address NPS pollution sources that have been identified in a Tribe’s Assessment Report. Eligible applicants to this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) are federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia that meet the eligibility requirements described in Section 2.A.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

See Section 2 of Notice of Funding Opportunity

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Water

Set-asides

  • Tribal

Program contact

Elizabeth January Program Analysttribal319grants@epa.gov202-564-1584

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