Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost-Share Grants (NOD)

Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost-Share Grants The DNR and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) offer cost-share funding grants to governmental units working with owners and operators of livestock operations to meet pollution control requirements imposed by the DNR. Who can apply Eligible applicants Eligible applicants are governmental units working with livestock operation owners or operators with pollution discharge concerns resulting in the issuance of a Notice of Discharge (NOD) or a Notice of Intent to Issue a Notice of Discharge (NOI) from DNR. Eligibility Eligible projects Eligible projects are those designed to implement best management practices (BMPs) for improving water quality impaired by pollution discharges at an animal feeding operation satisfying the conditions of the NOD or NOI. Ineligible projects Ineligible projects are those that address previously in-compliance facilities, were included in a previous offer of cost-sharing, cover routine maintenance and operation of BMPs, or cover a significant expansion of the livestock operation. Deadlines Deadlines Completed applications can be submitted electronically continuously throughout the calendar year to the DNR Regional Nonpoint Source Coordinator . Applications will be bundled and reviewed jointly by DNR and DATCP at two or three scheduled times each calendar year depending on available funding: April 15 June 15 Aug. 15 An additional Oct. 15 submittal and review may be established if funds are available. Applicants will be contacted by DNR and DATCP within three weeks of each scheduled review cycle to further review submitted projects. Unfunded applications remain in consideration for up to one year. Applying Application materials Notice: Some web browsers do not open PDF files on their own. If you experience trouble opening or filling out a PDF form, visit the DNR PDF help for instructions on how to successfully open PDF files. DNR & DATCP Cost-Share for Notice of Intent/Discharge Project Funding Grant Application (Form 8700-334) DNR & DATCP Cost-Share for Notice of Intent/Discharge Project Funding Grant Instructions Reimbursements Reimbursement instructions Notice: Some web browsers do not open PDF files on their own. If you experience trouble opening or filling out a PDF form, visit the DNR PDF help for instructions on how to successfully open PDF files. Form ID Reimbursement forms Instructions 8700-336 Reimbursement Request Instructions for 8700-336 9300-230 Grant Partner Cost Sharing or Matching Report Must be completed and submitted with each reimbursement request if grant award includes federal funds. Resources Grant agreement amendment requests Successful grant applicants enter into a contractual agreement with the DNR to commit funds for the purpose of implementing grant-eligible best management practices (BMPs). Grantees wishing to amend their existing grant agreement terms, including project scope, costs and/or grant period, should contact their DNR Regional Coordinator listed on their grant agreement. Grantees interested in changing the location of BMPs to be installed, as described in their grant application or current grant agreement, must also complete an Amendment Request Form (Form 8700-308) [PDF]. Cost-share agreement forms Grantees providing grant funds to private landowners must enter into a cost-share agreement (CSA) between the grantee and the landowner, listing the BMPs and establishing the conditions and considerations under which a cost-share recipient agrees to install and maintain the BMPs listed. In accordance with NR 153.22(4) Wis. Admin. Code, the grantee must obtain DNR approval from their DNR Regional Coordinator prior to executing the agreement. CSA forms are provided below. Cost-Share Agreement (Form 3400-069) Cost-Share Agreement Amendment (Form 3400-069A)

Eligible applicants Eligible applicants are governmental units working with livestock operation owners or operators with pollution discharge concerns resulting in the issuance of a Notice of Discharge (NOD) or a Notice of Intent to Issue a Notice of Discharge (NOI) from DNR.