OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY[vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1671567321743{padding-top: 3% !important;}”][breadcrumb-shortcode][vc_column_text css=””]
Water Quality Restoration Grants
Deadline
Applications are due on June 2, 2025 at midnight; please apply through NJDEP SAGE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]
Purpose of Funding
Provide grants for stormwater and nonpoint source pollution management activities that would directly enhance, improve, and protect water quality throughout New Jersey.
Source of Funding
Clean Water Act Section 319(h)
Clean Water Act Section 604(b)
Statutory Citation
Clean Water Act Section 319(h)
Clean Water Act Section 604(b) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_table vc_table_theme=”classic” allow_html=”1″][b]Request%20for%20Proposal%20(RFP),%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fdeptest.nj.gov%2Fwlm%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F108%2Fdownloads%2Fgrants%2F2025-water-quality-restoration-grants-request-for-proposals-1.pdf%22%20target%3D_%22blank%22%3ERFP%20Document%3Ca%2F%3E|RFP%20Deadline,June%202%2C%202025%20at%20midnight|Notification%20Date,September%2030%2C%202025|Total%20to%20be%20Distributed,Up%20to%20%2413%20Million|Public%20Information%20Session%201%20of%202,April%2015%2C%202025%20at%2010%3A00%20AM%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fdeptest.nj.gov%2Fwlm%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F108%2Fdownloads%2Fgrants%2Fpublic-info-session-1-agenda.pdf%22%20target%3D_%22blank%22%3E%20Agenda%3Ca%2F%3E|Public%20Information%20Session%202%20of%202,April%2030%2C%202025%20at%2010%3A00%20AM%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fdeptest.nj.gov%2Fwlm%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F108%2Fdownloads%2Fgrants%2Fpublic-info-session-2-agenda-for-the-30th-2.pdf%22%20target%3D_%22blank%22%3E%20Agenda%3Ca%2F%3E|Awarded%20Grantees%20Information%20Session%201%20of%202,December%202%2C%202025%20at%2010%3A00%20AM%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fdeptest.nj.gov%2Fwlm%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F108%2Fdownloads%2Fgrants%2Fawarded-grantee-info-session-2025.pdf%22%20target%3D_%22blank%22%3E%20Agenda%3Ca%2F%3E|Awarded%20Grantees%20Information%20Session%202%20of%202,TBD|Presentations,See%20below[/vc_table][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]
Who is Eligible
State, regional, and local government units within New Jersey, designated water quality management planning agencies, state universities and colleges, and interstate agencies of which New Jersey is a member are eligible to apply for the RFP. Additionally, Section 501(c)(3) watershed and water resource associations, as well as other local nonprofit organizations authorized to operate within the State of New Jersey, can also apply for the RFP.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Qualifications Required for Consideration
Applicants must submit a project that meets the administrative requirements, objectives, and project criteria as outlined in the Request for Proposal.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Grant/Loan limitations
The amount varies by need and availability of funding.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Application Procedures
Eligible applicants must submit their proposals electronically using NJDEP’s System for Administering Grants Electronically (NJDEP SAGE) and must follow the registration instructions on NJDEP SAGE’s login page. An email will be sent to you when you have been accepted into the system. If you have any questions regarding NJDEP SAGE, please contact Jennifer Noblejas at Jennifer.Noblejas@deptest.nj.gov.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]
Review Process
Applicants should view the RFP regarding the process for the selection of projects.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=”h3″ section_title_tag=”h5″ active_section=”1″ title=”RFP Application Guidance”][vc_tta_section title=”Frequently Asked Questions” tab_id=”1745507317618-f98ccf70-604c”][vc_column_text css=””]Applicants can view a list of FAQs below.
Watershed Restoration Application FAQs[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SAGE Application Guidance” tab_id=”1745507317630-3f328987-a6b0″][vc_column_text css=””]Applicants are encouraged to review the guidance documents below.
NJDEP SAGE Instruction for Grantee
SAGE New User Registration (Video)
Applying to Grants in SAGE (Video) ***Please note that you should apply for Water Quality Restoration 2025***
How to Attach Documents in Attachments F & Misc (Video)
Step-by-step Tutorial on SAM (UEI) Registration (Video)
Adding New Members to Organizations SAGE (Video)
How to Link an Organization Member to a Specific Grant (Video)
How to Apply for an Amendment and Cancel an Amendment (Video)
How to Fill Out New QAPP Section (Video)[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Permit Applicability Guidance” tab_id=”1745507435950-68f872fc-dd50″][vc_column_text css=””]Applicants are encouraged to review the guidance documents and links below.
Permit Applicability How-to Video
Guidance for Determining Permit Applicability
Permit Applicability Information
Office of Permitting and Project Navigation
NJDEP Watershed & Land Management Permit Types
Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules
Freshwater Wetland Protection Act Rules
Watershed Restoration Application[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”QAPP Guidance” tab_id=”1745508836246-d0f8eba0-f08d”][vc_column_text css=””]Applicants are encouraged to review the guidance documents and links below.
Guidance for Quality Assurance Project Plans
Guidance on Quality Assurance for Environmental Technology Design, Construction, and Operation
Guidance on Environmental Data Verification and Data Validation
QAPP Template[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Public Information Session Presentation Slides” tab_id=”1745526173777-76aae38f-3a47″][vc_column_text css=””]Public Information Session Part 1 of 2: PowerPoint Slides
Public Information Session Part 2 of 2:
Watershed Restoration Application PowerPoint Slides
Permit Applicability PowerPoint Slides
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Public Information Session Videos” tab_id=”1746471810012-47c2c372-d53e”][vc_column_text css=””]Public Information Session 1 of 2 (April 15, 2025)
Public Information Session 2 of 2 (April 30, 2025)
Public Information Session for Awarded Grantees (December 2, 2025)
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For More Information
Contact: Cathryn Schaffer, Manager
NJDEP – Division of Watershed Protection and Restoration
Bureau of Watershed Management
Email: npsgrants@deptest.nj.gov OR Cathryn.Schaffer@deptest.nj.gov[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]