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

State Water Resources Control BoardCloses Dec 18, 2026(59 days left)$100,000 – $1,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This California Clean Water Act 319(h) program funds projects that reduce polluted runoff into state waters, such as agricultural runoff controls, dirt road improvements, and streambank stabilization. Awards run $100,000 to $1,000,000 with a 25% match required unless waived. For-profit businesses and small businesses cannot apply, so most private companies should not bother.

Best for
Nonprofits working on water quality or watershed projects, Public agencies in California, Tribal governments, Ranching, agricultural, or land-management entities reducing erosion and runoff
Not for
For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, Applicants outside California, Projects unrelated to reducing polluted runoff
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationCurrently accepting applications
71
Good Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (cultural)
65
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
58
Good Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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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

Who can apply
Nonprofits, Other applicants (see eligibility), State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$100,000 – $1,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific time. Applications are submitted through the FAAST system at faast.waterboards.ca.gov.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $100,000 to $1,000,000, with $3,500,000 total available across the program. Funding is provided as reimbursements over a 3-5 year award period.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, other legal entities, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. For-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible. Applicants must also consult the NPS Grant Coordinator at the corresponding Regional Water Board as a minimum eligibility requirement.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply for this program.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits are an eligible applicant type. Note that a 25% match is required for all applications unless a match waiver is granted on a case-by-case basis.

Summary

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 r

About this grant

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.

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.

Type: Grant Award: Between $100,000.00 and $1,000,000.00 Total available: $3,500,000.00 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) Funding source: Federal Deadline: 2026-12-18 17:00:00 (Pacific time) Award period: 3-5 years Apply at: https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov/ Source: California Grants Portal record 191763, published by the State of California.

Who can apply

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

Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Public Agency; Tribal Government

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Community development
  • Environment
  • Science
  • Technology

Set-asides

  • Disadvantaged

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