Nonpoint Source Funding Programs

SRF Sponsored Project Workshop November 2019

Community Development Block Grant/Sponsored Projects

» Types of projects preferred– Stormwater projects that address local flooding and infrastructure impacts with an emphasis on infiltrating,

cleansing, cooling and slowing down stormwater

» Types of practices eligible (examples – not all inclusive)– Green infrastructure

● Raingardens/bioretention● Porous paver systems● Tree trenches● Bioswales● Soil quality restoration● Native vegetation● Wetlands

– Detention/retention basins (don’t allow small storms to bypass)– Gray infrastructure

Community Development Block Grant/Sponsored Projects

» Sponsored projects may apply for CDBG Community Facilities & Services funds annually or Sustainable Community Demonstration funds at any time.

» Eligible Applicants – All cities < 50,000 pop. (except Cedar Falls) – All counties – City or county on behalf of nonprofit entity

» Project must meet HUD national objective– ≥51% pop. considered low/moderate income

» Contact: Jeff Geerts, jeff.geerts@iowaeda.com or 515-348-6211

» Maximum funding based on pop.:– <300 & unincorporated ≤ $1,000/capita– <1,000 ≤ $300,000– 1,000-2,500 ≤ $500,000– 2,500-15,000 ≤ $600,000– >15,000 ≤ $800,000

Programs Web Address Program Description

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

REAP Water Quality Protection Projects and Watershed Protection Funds

https://www.iowaagriculture.gov/FieldServices/waterQualityProtectionProjects.asp REAP funds for water quality improvement projects(sediment, nutrient and livestock waste) and wildlifehabitat and forestry practices; 50-75 percent cost-share;Used as state match for EPA 319 funding. Contact local Soil and Water Conservation District.

Water Quality Initiative -Urban Conservation Projects and 512

https://www.cleanwateriowa.org/water-quality-initiativeRFPA -https://www.iowaagriculture.gov/soil/pdf/2019/WQI%20Urban%20RFPA%202019.pdf

Projects to demonstrate urban conservation practices that manage stormwater and provide nutrient load reductions to address the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. Includes outreach and educational components. Requires 50% match. Contact paul.miller@iowaagriculture.gov.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Lake Restoration Fund https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water-Quality/Lake-Restoration Flood plain easements acquired via USDA designateddisasters due to flooding. Contact George.Antoniou@dnr.iowa.gov

State Revolving Fund

State Revolving Fund (SRF)

http://www.iowasrf.com/program/other_water_quality_programs/ Source of low-cost financing for farmers and landowners,livestock producers, community groups, developers, watershed organizations, and others. Contact lee.wagner@dnr.iowa.gov.

US Environmental Protection Agency and Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Section 319 Clean Water Act

https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water-Quality/Watershed-Improvement

Grants to implement NPS pollution control programs andprojects; requires 40 percent state match. Contact Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Environmental Quality Incentives Program

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ia/programs/financial/eqip/ Provides technical and financial assistance for naturalresource conservation in environmentally beneficial andcost-effective manner; program is generally 50 percentcost-share. Contact local NRCS Service Center.

Surface Water Source Water Protection Program

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ia/home/ New program being developed. Contact local NRCS Service Center.

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Community Development Block Grant

https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/Community/CDBGPFhttps://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/Community/green

Projects that emphasize infiltrating, cleansing, cooling, and slowing down stormwater to address local flooding and infrastructure impacts. Funding based on population.Contact Jeff.geerts@iowaeda.com.

OtherWatershed Management Authorities

https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water-Quality/Watershed-Management-Authorities

Mechanism for cities, counties, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and stakeholders to cooperatively engage in watershed planning and management. Contact local Soil and Water Conservation District.