Request for proposals for projects addressing stream restoration, water-based restoration and water management

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The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources is now accepting proposals for projects that address stream restoration, water-based restoration and water management.

DWR is seeking proposals for stream restoration, water-based recreation and water management projects through the current spring 2025 application cycle of the Water Resources Development Grant Program.

The State & Local Projects program provides cost-sharing grants of up to 50% of non-federal project costs for stream restoration, water-based restoration and water management projects. Grants are also offered for stream restoration projects on agricultural lands that are cost-shared with the Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).  DWR typically receives $3 million for state and local projects, and $2 million for EQIP projects annually. More details can be found in the program overview.

More information is available on the Water Resources Development Grant program website, including details about previously funded projects. Please visit the Featured Projects link that has been recently updated with interactive storymaps. For more information, contact Amin Davis, grant manager, by email at amin.davis@deq.nc.gov.