DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION: ALASKA CLEAN WATER ACTIONS GRANT PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR STATE FISCAL YEARS 2023-2025
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Water, Alaska Clean Water Actions (ACWA) grant program is requesting proposals for projects that protect or improve water quality from nonpoint source pollution. Proposals are due November 9 by 11:59 p.m. and must use the online application available on the ACWA Request for Proposals (RFP) webpage. |
DEC is excited to announce the availability of over one million dollars in ACWA grant funds that can be used to improve or protect water quality throughout Alaska. New this year is all match matching fund requirements are being waived! We are also emphasizing projects that utilize green infrastructure techniques to reduce polluted runoff water. See the ACWA RFP webpage for details
What is the time frame and what types of projects will be accepted?
Project proposals will be accepted for implementation during a two-year calendar period, 2023-2025. Projects will begin March 1, 2023 and must be completed by February 28, 2025.
Several categories of projects will be considered for funding. The categories are:
- Restoration and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) including green infrastructure. Projects that address stormwater runoff through designing and installing green infrastructure are highly encouraged.
- Watershed planning
- Public outreach and education
- Monitoring for nonpoint source pollution and/or Best Management Practice effectiveness
- Marine BEACH pathogen monitoring
DEADLINE for all applications is 11:59 p.m. November 9, 2022
How can we submit an application and get more information?
Applications must be submitted online. For more information, a Webinar will be held on October 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. to provide an overview of the grant opportunity and to answer questions. Details on how to join the webinar are available on the ACWA RFP webpage.
If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Jason Burnett at 907-269-3056 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 no later than June 10, 2022 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.
Jason W. Brune, Commissioner