There are many programs available to landowners and agencies to assist with funding for nonpoint source projects. Some of these are listed below.
Grant Program |
Description |
Contact |
Eligibility |
Purpose of project |
How to apply |
Restriction/limits |
Section 319 |
Funding from EPA |
Individuals, businesses, private entities, associations, government agencies |
Develop TMDLs, watershed plans and provide technical support for NPS related projects |
60/40 cost share. Up to 60% of the project can come from 319, the rest must be non federal sources. |
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State NPS Funding |
Funding from the Water Quality Board to reduce NPS Pollution. |
Individuals, businesses, private entities, associations, government agencies |
Improve water quality by reducing NPS pollution |
Submit application to Utah Division of Water Quality |
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Watershed Restoration Initiative (WRI) |
A group of federal and state agencies working with NGO's, industry, local elected officials and stakeholders for water quality and yield, wildlife and agriculture |
Project must relate to approved goals and objectives, mitigates a threat to land health, maximizes return on the investment |
Protect values important for our present and future quality of life: water quality and yield, wildlife and agriculture |
Projects submitted through the Watershed Restoration Initiative database |
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Blue Ribbon Fisheries Program |
Protection of BRF through collaboration with gov agencies and private entities, promote BFR among resident and nonresident anglers |
Projects addressing population helath, fishing experience, habitat imporvement and have an economic benefit |
Enhance fish habitat, used with NPS funding to focus on stream bank restoration and riparian health |
Projects submitted through the Watershed Restoration Initiative database. |
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Utah Grazing Improvement Program (UGIP) |
Expands number of grazing related projects rehabilitating our natural resources , increasing productivity and protecting the landscape |
Available to Ranchers |
Increase water quality and quantity, added wildlife and livestock capacity and improve weed control |
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Agriculture Resource Development Loan (ARDL) |
Financial assistance to agricultural producers through low interest rate loans. |
Conserve soil and water, increase agricultural yields, maintain and improve water quality, conserve/develop on-farm energy, reduce damages to agriculture as a result of natural disaster, provide and maintain protection of crops for animal resources. |
Improve natural resources or help improve the productivity of agricultural operations. |
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Habitat Council Funding |
Wildlife Habitat Account |
Must be protecting fish and wildlife habitat |
For the enhancement, Preservation, management, acquisition and protection of fish and wildlife habitat and for imporving public access for fishing and hunting |
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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) |
Voluntary program providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers. |
Owners of land in agricultural or forest production, or persons engaged in livestock, agricultural or forest producation and have natural resource concerns |
Financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices addressing natural resource concerns and opportunities to improve soil, water, plant, animal, air and related resources |
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Partners for Wildlife |
Provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners and Tribes to help meet habitat needs of the Federal Trust Species. |
Private landowners |
Promote habitat improvement projects benefiting Federal Trust Species, provide conservation leadership and promote partnerships, encourage public understanding and participation |
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