The Galveston Bay Estuary Program periodically provides grant
funds under the Bay Implementation Grant Program for projects that
implement action items found in "The Galveston Bay Plan" while
fostering community and local government involvement. The grant
program is designed to foster innovative solutions to local water
pollution problems; protect, preserve and restore habitat; and
encourage people of all ages to be environmental stewards. Granting
opportunities are contingent upon availability of funds. The Bay
Implementation Grant supports the following main actions outlined
in "The Galveston Bay Plan":
- Habitat Protection
- Species Population Protection
- Public Health Protection
- Freshwater Inflow and Bay Circulation
- Spills/Dumping
- Shoreline Management
- Water and Sediment Quality
- Non-Point Sources of Pollution
- Point Sources of Pollution
- Research
- Public Participation and Education
- The Galveston Bay Regional Monitoring Program Projects might
include: habitat management projects, wetland conservation planning
and acquisition, storm water management and improvement, pollution
prevention, bay access, wastewater treatment plant technical
assistance, watershed initiatives, erosion control, public outreach
programs to low income neighborhoods, invasive species management,
failing septic systems.
Who is eligible for this funding opportunity?
The projects must be conducted in the Lower Galveston Bay
Watershed, including: Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, and
Liberty Counties. Eligible entities include: city and county
governments; state agencies; colleges and universities; school
districts; political subdivisions of the state (port authorities,
river authorities, soil and water conservation districts,
groundwater conservation districts); councils of governments and
other regional authorities; and nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organizations.
How may I obtain an application form? See Galveston
Bay funding opportunities.
What program is the contact for more
information? Galveston Bay Estuary Program,
281/332-9937
