In order to help local stakeholders develop strong proposals for the 319 program, UDPREP offers a pre-proposal review service. Potential applicants are invited to submit their draft proposals to UDPREP in June. We convene a panel of experts to meet with applicants and offer direction and feedback to help them improve their proposals.

In July, applicants submit final proposals to UDPREP via email. UDPREP's panel reviews the proposals and submits recommendations and comments to IEPA. IEPA officials use this input to help them make final funding decisions. While applicants are not required to submit their final proposals through UDPREP, a positive recommendation from the panel can be beneficial.

In late July, applicants mail their signed hard copies to IEPA. Final proposals must be received by IEPA by August 1 each year. See IEPA guidelines for complete application instructions.

A complete application packet, including detailed funding guidelines, is on IEPA's web site. Visit www.epa.state.il.us/water/financial-assistance/non-point.html.

Eligible Applicants
State and Local Government
Watershed Planning Groups
Businesses or Companies
Citizen and Environmental Groups
Individuals

Available Funding
IEPA awards approximately $4.5 million each year.

Grant Range
The are no minimum or maximum grant sizes.

Cost Matching Requirements
Grantee is responsible for at least 40% of the project costs. This 40% can include both financial and in-kind contributions. Contributions must be from non-federal sources.

Project Length
2 years.

Grant Type
Reimbursement basis.

Special Requirements
Monitoring/Research applications must include a Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP)