EPA 319 Grants
Illinois EPA Clean Water Act Section 319  Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants
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FREP is organizing the submission of a package of grants to EPA 319 Grant Program for FFY13.
  
An informational 319 Grant Workshop was presented at our
Feburary 15, 2012 FREP Noon Network
CLICK HERE for a pdf of the Workshop Presentation

Details about the grant process is in this brochure:  FREP 319 Grant Guide for FFY 2013
Please read for details about the Evaluation Criteria, Types of Eligible Projects,
Ineligible Projects, Funding info, and FREP's role

Final application due to EPA on August 1, 2012
 
Timeline
• Feb. 15, 2012: 319 overview presentation by Holly Hudson, CMAP; potential grant applicants present project ideas @ FREP Noon Network meeting, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, James “Pate” Philip State Park Auditorium, 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett 60103

• Feb 15 – July 25, 2012: Technical assistance available from FREP Water Resources Committee via phone, e-mail (see contact information below)

• March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, 2012: Technical assistance available from FREP Water Resources Committee members in person following the FREP Membership meetings and Noon Networks on these dates

• August 1, 2012: Final applications due at Illinois EPA by close of business

• August 3, 2012: Electronic copy of final applications due to Chair of FREP Water Resources Committee (see contact information below)

• August 3 – 20, 2012: Review by FREP Water Resources Committee, comments submitted to Illinois EPA

• Early 2013: Grant announcement by Illinois EPA

• Mid 2013: Grant agreements signed with Illinois EPA
If you are interested in preparing a grant proposal or have questions, please contact:

Deanna Douhaluk
Chair, FREP Water Resources Committee
Hey and Associates
ddoohaluk@heyassoc.com
(773) 693-9200 x13
8755 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 835, Chicago, IL 60631
 
Important Links:
319 grant information
  Request for Proposals, 319 Application, Instructions, Organization Certifications and Grant Conditions: http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/financial-assistance/non-point.html

Illinois Integrated Water Quality Report and Section 303(d) List:
 http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/tmdl/303d-list.html

Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) information: http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/tmdl/

Biannual 319 Report: http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/watershed/reports/biannual-319/index.html
(includes list of Illinois EPA-approved watershed-based plans and Clean Lakes Phase 1 Reports)
 
Click Here for a list of the FY08 grant cycle grants awarded for the Fox Watershed.
 
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