Illinois EPA Clean Water Act Section 319
Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants
FREP is working with CMAP to present an IEPA 319 Package of Grant Proposals for the FY08 funding cycle.

FREP 319 Grant Package Process for FY08

Since 1995, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has awarded over $6M in Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program "Section 319" funds to help support more than 30 implementation projects valued at over $10M within the Fox River watershed. Individual project costs, including local match, have ranged from about $50K to nearly $2M.

For Further Information Contact:
Holly Hudson
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)    312-386-8700
233 South Wacker Dr., Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606
hhudson@cmap.Illinois.gov

Timeline

 Application process announcement -
Jan. 17, 2007

 Grant applicant presentations —
Feb. 21, 2007, Noon-1:30 PM,
Algonquin Village Hall

 Draft Applications Due to FREP —
April 20, 2007

 Review by FREP Proposal Review Team &
Workshop with applicants to be scheduled between April 20 - June 15, 2007

 Final Applications Due to CMAP —
July 6, 2007

 CMAP submits applications to IEPA —
July 31, 2007

 Announcement by IEPA — early 2008
 Contracts signed — Mid 2008

Evaluation Criteria

 Implements recommendations of a watershed-based plan or TMDL implementation plan

 Ability to reduce NPS pollution problem
(urban or agricultural) and improve water quality

 Addresses impairments to 303(d)-listed waterbody

 Supports FREP’s goals and recommendations

 Institutional capabilities
(e.g., dedicated staff/volunteers, financial resources)

 Willing landowner(s)

 Thoroughness of application

 Cost estimate, cost effectiveness
 Education/outreach component

 

CMAP’s Role

Project coordinator/administrator
 Technical reviewer and advisor
 Watershed-based plan development and guidance

FREP’s Role
FREP has organized a 319 Proposal Review Team consisting of technical advisors from throughout the watershed. Their purpose is to make communities and local organizations in the Fox River Watershed aware of the 319 Grant Program, to advise on project and proposal development, and to review and rank the applications for the final selection by IEPA. Team members are available to meet with or present to potential applicants. They will also provide support during the project implementation process.

   Information flyer in pdf

Progress Reports for existing IEPA 319 Grant Projects in the Fox River Watershed in pdf
  October 2003 - 16 pages
 July 2003 - 16 pages
 April 2003  - 13 pages		 January 2003 - 14 pages
 October 2002 - 13 pages
 July 2002 - 11 pages
     

For more information link to this website:

http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/financial-assistance/non-point.html