Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

FY 2014 Section 319 grant

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces the solicitation for the FY 2014 Section 319 grant and welcomes applicants for grant funds for nonpoint source management projects. Eligible grant recipients include state agencies, local governments, universities, non-profit organizations, public utilities, and water management districts. Priority is given to recipients actively engaging in the Basin Management Action Plan process. The schedule for the FY 2014 grant cycle is as follows:

May 24, 2013 - Project proposals are due to the Department for review and ranking.

Summer 2013 - Projects will be evaluated for consideration.

September 30, 2013 - Selected projects will be sent to EPA for approval in a draft Work Plan and status letters will be mailed to all applicants.

Spring 2014 - EPA will provide comment and/or approval of the draft Work Plan.

Fall 2014 - Federal funding will be provided to the state and contracts will be initiated for projects included in the Final Work Plan.

Spring 2015 - Most contracts will be executed and in place. No costs may be reimbursed for work occurring outside the contract period.

Additional information and the application form can be found on the Department’s website at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/ nonpoint/319h.htm, or by contacting Lee Marchman at [phone], [e-mail].