Alaska Clean Water Actions
2023-2025 Grant Application
Information
DEC is requesting grant proposals to address water quality issues in Alaska!
Of special note this grant cycle:
- DEC has additional funds available for grants from municipal governments that design and install green infrastructure to manage, reduce, treat, and recapture stormwater runoff.
- DEC is waiving all match requirements this ACWA grant cycle!
See the link to the full request for proposals below for more information
All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on November 9, 2022. Late applications will not be reviewed.
Project Timing
This request for proposals covers a two year calendar period which spans three state fiscal years (SFY). Projects may start no earlier than March 1, 2023 and must be completed by February 28, 2025. Projects may end prior to February 28, 2025, but cannot go beyond that date.
- SFY 23 (March 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023)
- SFY 24 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
- SFY 25 (July 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025)
How to Apply
Completed application packages must be submitted online via the fillable form. If you are applying for more than one project, please submit separate applications. There are several pieces to the application package available on this webpage:
- Application fillable form with sections for attachment uploads (click "Apply" button below).
- Workplan templates for the Action Category most representative of your project. The workplan describes tasks and project deliverables. Once filled out you will need to upload it in the appropriate section of your online application.
- Budget Spreadsheet template for estimated expenses and description for each state fiscal year. Once filled out you will need to upload it in the appropriate section of your online application.
Types of Projects
Several categories of projects will be considered for funding and the RFP explains them in detail along with priority waters that may be considered for bonus points. 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 BMP effectiveness
- Marine BEACH pathogen monitoring
Application Appendices
Additional information on eligibility, funds available, and other important grant information may be found in the appendices available on this webpage.
Contacts
For questions, please choose the appropriate contact below:
| Name | Phone | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Environmental Conservation | |||
| Laura Eldred | 907-376-1855 | laura.eldred@alaska.gov | ACWA Program Manager |
| Sarah Durand | 907-451-2347 | sarah.durand@alaska.gov | Fairbanks, Northern, Interior |
| Sarah Apsens | 907-262-3411 | sarah.apsens@alaska.gov | Kenai Peninsula, Western, Kodiak; and BEACH |
| Ashley Oleksiak | 907-376-1865 | ashley.oleksiak@alaska.gov | Anchorage, Mat-Su, Copper River Basin |
| Gretchen Augat | 907-465-5023 | gretchen.augat@alaska.gov | Southeast and BEACH |
| Sarena Hackenmiller | 907-465-5146 | sarena.hackenmiller@alaska.gov | Grants Administration |
| Department of Fish and Game | |||
| Leah Ellis | 907-267-2404 | leah.ellis@alaska.gov | Statewide |
| Department of Natural Resources | |||
| Tom Barrett | 907-269-8645 | tom.barrett@alaska.gov | Statewide |
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