Targeted Runoff Management Grant Program

Grant priorities include:

Grant monies may fund the construction and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to control nonpoint source pollution. They can also fund BMP design as part of a construction project.

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• Large-scale total daily maximum load (TMDL) projects – Only agricultural projects designed to meet EPA-approved TMDLs are eligible.  Funding is limited to $600,000.
• Large-scale non-TMDL projects –  Only agricultural projects implementing state agricultural performance standards and prohibitions are eligible. They may be in any area to protect or restore surface water or groundwater. Funding is limited to $600,000.
• Small-scale TMDL projects – Agricultural and urban nonpoint source control projects designed to meet EPA-approved TMDL goals are eligible for funding. Grants are limited to $225,000.
• Small-scale non-TMDL projects – Only agricultural projects implementing state agricultural performance standards and prohibitions are eligible. Grants are limited to $225,000.

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• Successful grant applicants enter into a contractual agreement with the DNR to commit funds for the purpose of implementing grant-eligible best management practices (BMPs).  
• Grantees providing grant funds to private landowners must enter into a cost-share agreement (CSA) between the grantee and the landowner, listing the BMPs and establishing the conditions and considerations under which a cost-share recipient agrees to install and maintain the BMPs listed

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• Large scale projects eligible costs include construction of structural best management practices, implementation of non-structural cropping practices and some staffing costs to plan and install management practices

• Small scale TMDL projects eligible costs are limited to construction of structural best management practices and acquisition of land or land rights if needed to support the practices.

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The project timeline is 2-4 years depending on the project type

Click on the next section for this funding opportunity’s application deadline and forms

Typically applications are due in April.

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For questions and inquiries:

Matthew Kaelin

Municipal Storm Water Infrastructure Specialist

[email protected]