OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Grants
The NJDEP Water Quality Restoration Grant Unit is designed to support projects that aim to improve and restore water quality across New Jersey’s watersheds. This program provides funding to local governments, non-profit organizations, and other eligible entities to implement projects that reduce pollution, enhance water quality, and protect vital water resources. By focusing on activities such as stormwater management, riparian buffer restoration, and erosion control, the program helps address critical water quality issues in both urban and rural areas. The grants are part of the NJDEP’s broader commitment to safeguarding public health and preserving the state’s water ecosystems for future generations.
Funded Projects
Located on this page you will find all of our previously funded projects, and their respective RFP documents. Want to see your project hosted on this page? Be sure to apply for a grant using SAGE!
Water Quality Restoration Grants 2025
Provide grants for nonpoint source pollution management activities that would directly enhance, improve, and protect water quality throughout New Jersey.
Mitigation Grants
The New Jersey Wetlands Mitigation Council (Council) is seeking proposals for wetland creation,
restoration, enhancement, and/or preservation projects with priority being given to projects
containing a tidal component.
Stormwater Grants
Modernize stormwater management systems and to provide technical assistance to municipal, county and utility authorities to plan to become more resilient, including conducting feasibility Studies for forming stormwater utilities and resilience planning for local governments impacted by Tropical Storm Ida, that will focus on strategies to better manage the impacts of stormwater.
Nonpoint Source Pollution Grants
Located on this page you will find all of our Nonpoint Source Pollution Grants.