Water Quality Management Planning
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Section 604(b) – Water Quality Management Program for Qualified Areawide Planning Agencies (FY 22) Deadline: Jun 5, 2026 · up to $327K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 66.454 (USAspending.gov).
- Department Of Environmental Conservation New York 3 awards $11,832,000
- State Of California Water Resources Control Board 3 awards $7,669,000
- Virginia Department Of Environmental Quality $2,901,985
- Pennsylvania Department Of Environmental Protection $2,541,000
- The State Of Ohio Office Of Budget And Management $2,424,000
- West Virginia Department Of Environmental Protection $2,147,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
This program assists States (including territories and the District of Columbia), Regional Public Comprehensive Planning Organizations (RPCPOs), and Interstate Organizations (IOs) in carrying out water quality management (WQM) planning. Funds are allotted by state in accordance with Section 604(b) of the Clean Water Act and are used to determine the nature and extent of point and non-point sources of water pollution and to develop water quality management plans.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
State (includes District of Columbia) and U.S. Territories and Possessions.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
State and U.S. Territory Water Quality Management Agencies; Regional Public Comprehensive Planning Organizations and Appropriate Interstate Organizations.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Issuing office will provide location of application procedure details as appropriate.
Award Procedure
Grant applications are reviewed by the appropriate EPA Regional Office and, if approved, the funds are awarded by the Regional Administrator or re-delegated official.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Approximately 45 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
To assist States (including territories and the District of Columbia), Regional Public Comprehensive Planning Organizations (RPCPOs), and Interstate Organizations (IOs) in carrying out WQM planning.
Mission Categories
Primary: Water Pollution Control
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Section 604(b) funds are awarded under Section 205(j)(2) to State water quality management agencies to carry out WQM planning. Funding may not be used to fund implementation of control measures. Pursuant to Section 205(j)(3) of the CWA, as amended, States are required to jointly develop workplans with RPCPOs and IOs and allocate at least 40 percent of funds awarded under 205(j)(2) to eligible RPCPOs and IOs. EPA may approve a State's request to pass through less than 40 percent if, after consultation with its RPCPOs and IOs, the Governor determines that pass through of at least 40 percent will not: (1) result in significant participation by RPCPOs and IOs in WQM planning; and (2) significantly assist in development and implementation of the state's WQM plan. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: Geospatial Resources at EPA: https://www.epa.gov/geospatial
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Each fiscal year, the Administrator shall reserve under Section 604(b) of the CWA (33 U.S.C. 1384) for each State an amount not to exceed one percent of the amount allotted and available for obligation for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) or $100,000, whichever is greater, for the purposes of making grants to the States to carry out water quality management planning. For fiscal years 2022 through 2026, total 604(b) allotments will be comprised of approximately 1% (or $100,000 if greater) of the total of three distinct CWSRF appropriations: (1) CWSRF base, (2) IIJA supplemental, and (3) IIJAL emerging contaminants. See also 40 CFR 35.412.