Your agency or organization is invited to submit nonpoint source related water quality project applications for FY2008 funding from the Section 319 program. The Section 319 program is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Other types of projects are those that are not watershed-based. These "other" projects may focus on education, information and/or demonstration activities to address nonpoint source related water quality concerns. If you are unsure whether a project is watershed or non-watershed based, please contact our staff.

To be considered for funding, submit all applications to DNR by April 1, 2008.

Where to mail:
Please send 16 hard copies along with one electronic copy on a Compact Disc (CD) to:
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace State Office Building
502 E. 9th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
attn: Steve Hopkins, DNR

Who to contact
The DNR is here to assist you as you consider applying for a Section 319 grant. Our staff welcome any questions and are available for one-on-one consultations. Our staff includes:

Kyle Ament, project officer, (515) 242-6196, Kyle.Ament@dnr.iowa.gov

Rachel Glaza, project officer, (515) 281-8158, Rachel.Glaza@dnr.iowa.gov

Steve Hopkins, program coordinator, (515) 281-6402, Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov

Application materials
Following is a list of the application materials, in PDF file format unless otherwise noted. Please read all applicable attachments before preparing a pre-application and/or project application:

• Request for Applications
• Att1: Guidance for Developing FY2008 Project Applications for the Section 319 Program
• Att2: Required Application Cover Sheet - Iowa Water Quality/Watershed Protection Project
• Att3: General Budget Sheets
  • Water Quality Project Budget (Section 319)
  • Water Quality Project Budget - Contributions of Other Agencies and Organizations
• Att4: Detailed Budget Sheets: Excel file format, PDF file format
• Att5: Section 319 Project Application Evaluation Criteria
• Att6: Information about the Section 319 Grant Program

Grant process timeline - Section 319 grants

• April 1, 2008 - applications due
• June 2008 - DNR finishes reviewing applications
• July 2008 - Applicants notified of project status (tentatively approved or denied)
• July 2008 - Approved applications submitted to EPA for approval
• September 2008 - EPA approves applications
• November 2008 - EPA awards funding to DNR
• January 2009 - DNR Environmental Protection Commission approves project contracts
• February/March 2009 - Funds available to approved projects.

DNR Contact
Steve Hopkins
DNR Nonpoint Source Program Coordinator
(515) 281-6402
Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov