Note:  The 2010 RFP is closed.  Proposals received are slated for review before January of 2010.  The 2011 Request for Proposals will be posted in November or December of 2009.  

 

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CT DEP) 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 DEP 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 2010 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 2010 Section 319 funding:

 

Date	Activity
July 15, 2009	Proposals due to CT DEP (deadline extended)
December 2009 - January 2010	CT DEP NPS review committee reviews, ranks, and selects potential projects for FY2010
January - February 2010	EPA provides final funding allocation to CT DEP
March 30, 2010	CT DEP sends out letters announcing which projects are selected for potential funding, with suggested changes for full project work plans and recommended funding level
April 15, 2010	Project proponents submit final project work plans
April – May 2010	CT DEP submits grant application and program workplan to EPA
May-July 2010	EPA approves §319 grant application and CT DEP prepares contracts/memo of understanding with project proponents

 

Proposals submitted in response to the FY2010 RFP must be postmarked or received electronically by July 15, 2009.  Proposals postmarked or received electronically after that date will not be considered for FY2010 funding. 

 

To obtain additional information on the CT DEP Nonpoint Source Management Grant Program, please contact Stan Zaremba by phone at (860) 424-3730, by fax at (860) 424-4055, or by e-mail at stanley.zaremba@ct.gov

FY2010 Nonpoint Source Management Grant Program - Requirements (closed)

FY2010 Nonpoint Source Management Grant Program - Application Form - (MS Word - DOC) (closed)

 

Note:   If you do not use Microsoft Word and need the Request for Proposal Summary Form, please contact Stan Zaremba by phone (see above contact information).