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Nonpoint Source Watershed Planning Request for Proposals (RFP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Information

This funding opportunity has closed, and applications are no longer being accepted. The documents linked below are for information only. Future rounds of Watershed Planning grants will likely use similar guidelines and processes.

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) received 15 proposals in response to the FY 2025 RFP. The proposals are now being reviewed, and funding decisions will be announced early next year.

A webinar was held to explain the FY 2025 NPS Program funding for watershed planning. NPS staff discussed the grant application schedule, program priorities, eligibility criteria, application requirements, tips for successful applications, and answered questions from the audience. A recording of this webinar is available at Applying for Watershed Management Planning Grants through the Nonpoint Source Program - Zoom.

FY25 Planning RFP Schedule

  • RFP Released 9/3/2025
  • Webinar 9/10/2025
  • Proposals due 10/8/2025
  • Projects Awarded Spring 2026

Eligible watersheds: All Michigan Watersheds although the NPS Program generally suggests planning at the HUC10 watershed size level or smaller.

Eligible activities: All activities needed to develop or to update an existing plan to an approvable level.

For additional information please contact your District NPS Staff person or Bob Sweet.

Request for Proposal Documents: