OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEYWater Quality Restoration Grants
Deadline
Applications are due on June 2, 2025 at midnight; please apply through NJDEP SAGE.
Purpose of Funding
Provide grants for stormwater and nonpoint source pollution management activities that would directly enhance, improve, and protect water quality throughout New Jersey.
Source of Funding
Clean Water Act Section 319(h)
Clean Water Act Section 604(b)
Statutory Citation
| Request for Proposal (RFP) | RFP Document |
| RFP Deadline | June 2, 2025 at midnight |
| Notification Date | September 30, 2025 |
| Total to be Distributed | Up to $13 Million |
| Public Information Session 1 of 2 | April 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM Agenda |
| Public Information Session 2 of 2 | April 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM Agenda |
| Presentations | To be posted after the information sessions |
Who is Eligible
State, regional, and local government units within New Jersey, designated water quality management planning agencies, state universities and colleges, and interstate agencies of which New Jersey is a member are eligible to apply for the RFP. Additionally, Section 501(c)(3) watershed and water resource associations, as well as other local nonprofit organizations authorized to operate within the State of New Jersey, can also apply for the RFP.
Qualifications Required for Consideration
Applicants must submit a project that meets the administrative requirements, objectives, and project criteria as outlined in the Request for Proposal.
Grant/Loan limitations
The amount varies by need and availability of funding.
Application Procedures
Eligible applicants must submit their proposals electronically using NJDEP’s System for Administering Grants Electronically (NJDEP SAGE) and must follow the registration instructions on NJDEP SAGE’s login page. An email will be sent to you when you have been accepted into the system. If you have any questions regarding NJDEP SAGE, please contact Jennifer Noblejas at Jennifer.Noblejas@njdepwptest.net.
Review Process
Applicants should view the RFP regarding the process for the selection of projects.
Guidance Documents
Applicants are encouraged to review the guidance documents below.
NJDEP SAGE Instruction for Grantee
Applying to Grants in SAGE ***Please note that you should apply for Water Quality Restoration 2025***
How to Attach Documents in Attachments F & Misc
Step-by-step Tutorial on SAM (UEI) Registration
Adding New Members to Organizations SAGE
How to Link an Organization Member to a Specific Gant
For More Information, Contact
Cathryn Schaffer, Manager
NJDEP – Division of Watershed Protection and Restoration
Bureau of Watershed Management
Email: npsgrants@njdepwptest.net or Cathryn.Schaffer@njdepwptest.net