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I ~ I I I I I I .. I I I I I I I , I 9.7.01 Grants State grants are available for surface water management and nonpoint source pollution. However, it is generally not a good financial practice to rely on grants for a service program. This source of revenue is not dependable and requires constant speculation as to its availability. Grants are useful but should only be used to supplement a planned local revenue source. Examples of some available grants include: Environmental Protection Agency (EP A): 604b - Urban Water Ouality Grant The EPA's 604b Grant Program is targeted at water quality improvements in urban areas. The grant is not a cost share program, but does require local participation. The grant is generally administered through the state. Environmental Protection Agency CEPA): Underground Injection Control Pro gram The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program involves inventories of groundwater protection areas in the City to address abandoned drainage or domestic disposal wells which are potentially harmful to underground sources of drinking water. The results of the questionnaire can provide a great deal of information on the degree of risk to the City's underground sources of drinking water. The EP A has provided funding and training for volunteers to implement the UIC program at the local level. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Environmental Education Grant The EPA's Environmental Education Grant, enacted in 1991, is targeted at cities or organizations in the amount of $25,000 or less. The Environmental Education Grant is intended to finance local education initiatives related to the nature environment. Grants are awarded on a 50/50 cost share basis. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A): Clean Lakes Grant The Federal Clean Lakes Grant is the next step in lake restoration following the State Clean Water Partnership Program. The program can include significantly more funding than the state pro gram and can be used for development and implementation of lake restoration plans. Clean Lakes funding is administered through the MPCA. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Section 319 - Clear Water Act Funding through EP A's Section 319 program supports state programs but is potentially available for urban BMP and project implementation coordination. The grants program includes a spring application period (May to June) for the state. The program is significant in that it can fund implementation (i.e.. construction) rather than funding planning efforts or studies. Available funds may involve either full or matching funds. City of Arden Hilis, Minnesota Local Water Resource Management Plan A,ARDEN0101.00 Page 37