ACWA Application

Alaska Clean Water Actions

2023-2025 Grant Application

Now Closed

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

Full Request for Proposals

Webinar: DEC will host a webinar to provide an overview of the grant opportunity, review the application process, and answer questions.

Date: October 12, 2022

Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Meeting ID: 254 782 268 385

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Deadline

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.

Closed

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:

Department of Environmental Conservation

Name	Phone	Email	Location
Laura Eldred	907-376-1855	laura.eldred@alaska.gov	ACWA Program Manager
Jeff Fisher	907-451-2347	jeff.fisher@alaska.gov	Fairbanks, Northern, Interior
Vacant, please contact Laura Eldred	907-262-3411	Vacant, please contact laura.eldred@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

Name	Phone	Email	Location
Leah Ellis	907-267-2404	leah.ellis@alaska.gov	Statewide

Department of Natural Resources

Name	Phone	Email	Location
Tom Barrett	907-269-8645	tom.barrett@alaska.gov	Statewide