2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)

The 2027 Nonpoint Source Grant Program Guidelines (Guidelines), posted on the NPS Grant Program website (https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/nps/319grants.html), describe program preferences, eligibility requirements, application process and instructions, project selection criteria, and the grant award process. Please note one of the minimum eligibility requirements is to consult with the NPS Grant Coordinator in the corresponding Regional Water Board listed in Appendix 7 of the Guidelines. Program Details State Water Resources Control Board is a state agency that offers the 2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h) grant program to support arts and cultural programs and infrastructure. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by State Water Resources Control Board through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and infrastructure should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with State Water Resources Control Board or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline The application deadline is December 18, 2026 (56 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs and infrastructure. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112, 115, 237. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to agricultural
• Programs related to infrastructure

Award details

Applications close on December 18, 2026 (56 days remaining).

Categories

Arts Culture · Infrastructure