The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is now accepting proposals for the prevention, control and/or abatement of nonpoint source pollution. Under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act (§319 C.W.A.), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awards a grant annually to the CT DEEP to fund eligible projects that support the implementation of the Connecticut’s Nonpoint Source Management Program. These funds are limited; therefore, a competitive bid process is used to ensure that the most appropriate projects are selected for funding.  

 

PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.  With the added emphasis on implementing activities to provide measurable improvements to impaired waters, the 2013 RFP continues to reflect the program's new focus from prior years for project eligibility. 

Proposals may be submitted by any interested Connecticut public or private organization (i.e. municipalities, nonprofit environmental organizations, regional water authorities/planning agencies, and watershed associations). Applicants are encouraged to partner with other public agencies. (i.e. Regional Planning Agencies partner with member municipalities). All proposals submitted for these funds must identify a 40% non-federal cash or in-kind services match. See below for guidelines for submitting project proposals and application form.

Schedule for awarding 2013 Section 319 funding:

 

Date	Activity
September 14, 2012 *	Proposals due to DEEP
October 2012	DEEP NPS review committee reviews, ranks, and selects potential projects for FY2013
January - February 2013	EPA provides final funding allocation to DEEP
March 29, 2013	DEEP sends out letters announcing which projects are selected for potential funding, with suggested changes for full project work plans and recommended funding level
April 19, 2013	Project proponents submit final project work plans
April – May 2013	DEEP submits grant application and program workplan to EPA
May-July 2013	EPA approves §319 grant application and DEEP prepares contracts/memo of understanding with project proponents

 

Proposals submitted in response to the FY2013 RFP must be postmarked or received electronically by September 14, 2012 *.  Proposals postmarked, or received electronically after that date will not be considered for FY2013 funding. 

 

To obtain additional information on the CT DEP Nonpoint Source Management Grant Program, please contact MaryAnn Nusom Haverstock  by email at maryann.nusomhaverstock@ct.gov or by fax at (860) 424-4055.

FY2013 Nonpoint Source Management Grant Program - Application Form - (MS Word - DOC)

Note:   If you do not use Microsoft Word and need the Request for Proposal Summary Form, please contact MaryAnn Nusom Haverstock (see above contact information).