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Nonpoint Source Watershed Planning Request for Proposals (RFP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Information

Nonpoint Source Watershed Planning Request for Proposals (RFP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Information

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program assists federal, state, and local partners to restore water bodies impaired by NPS pollution and protect high-quality waters from impairments caused by NPS pollution. The basis of this program is watershed management. We request proposals from watershed-based organizations to update or develop new watershed management plans that will help meet our program goals.

Two hundred twenty-four thousand dollars ($224,000) is available through this Request for Proposals (RFP). The minimum request is $25,000. Projects require a minimum local match from non-federal sources that is 10 percent (10%) of the project total.

FY26 Planning RFP schedule

  • September 30, 2026 – RFP Released
  • October 13, 2026 – Webinar
  • November 17, 2026 – Proposals due
  • Spring 2027 – Projects awarded

Eligible watersheds

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

Eligible applicants

Eligible applicants include regional planning agencies, sub-state public planning agencies, Watershed Councils and Watershed Alliances established under State law, local units of government, conservation districts, private colleges, private universities, and entities with 501(c)(3) status working to improve water quality on a watershed basis.

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 Autumn Mitchell.

Request for Proposal Documents: