Texas DIR/ESBD #582-27-00033

TCEQ Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Grant Program for Texas Projects

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking grant applications for projects under the Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program in Texas. - Eligible applicants: Texas state agencies, political subdivisions (cities, counties, school districts, universities), and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations - Program focus: - Development and implementation of EPA-accepted Watershed Protection Plans (WPPs) - Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce nonpoint source pollution - Targeted education and outreach to promote behavioral changes - Remediation of failing on-site sewage facilities (OSSFs) in the Texas Coastal Zone - Example project components: - Water quality auto sampler (1 unit) - Septic pumping services (30 systems) - Construction of rain gardens (10 units) - Office supplies and outreach materials (e.g., 2,000 envelopes) - Subawards for outreach and education material development - Funding details: - Federal funding covers 60% of project costs; 40% non-federal match required - Project funding typically ranges from $60,000 to $500,000 per project - Total estimated program value is approximately $2,771,728 - Grants are reimbursement-based; recipients pay costs upfront and submit for reimbursement - Notable requirements: - Projects must demonstrate measurable water quality improvements - Compliance with federal and state guidelines, including Build America, Buy America (BABA) - Detailed work plans, budgets, and annual reporting required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for services and project implementation rather than product procurement

Description

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking grant applicants to provide services under the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant program. The program funds projects that assist the state in implementing the EPA-approved Texas Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program, focusing on watershed protection plans, best management practices implementation, education, and remediation of on-site sewage facilities. Projects are typically two to three years in duration and emphasize measurable water quality improvements. Applicants must submit their responses by June 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.

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