Targeted Runoff Management Grants

Targeted Runoff Management Grant Program The Targeted Runoff Management (TRM) Grant Program offers competitive grants for local governments for the control of pollution that comes from diffuse sources, also called “nonpoint source (NPS)” pollution. Grants from the TRM Program reimburse costs for agricultural or urban runoff management practices in targeted, critical geographic areas with surface water or groundwater quality concerns. 2024/2025 Runoff Management Grant Annual Report 2023/2024 Runoff Management Grant Annual Report 2022/2023 Runoff Management Grant Annual Report 2021/2022 Runoff Management Grant Annual Report Small-Scale Agricultural TRM Instructions Large-Scale Agricultural TRM Instructions Small-Scale Urban TMDL TRM Instructions Summary of Changes to TRM Grant Instructions and Small-Scale Urban TMDL for 2027 Who can apply Eligible applicants planning commissions, tribal governments and special purpose lake, sewerage and sanitary districts may apply. Grant Program Handout Eligibility Eligibility Grant Decision Tool Grant monies may fund the construction and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to control nonpoint source pollution. They can also fund BMP design as part of a construction project. The cost-share rate for TRM projects is up to 70% of eligible costs. Municipal employee force account work may be reimbursable by up to 5% of the total project reimbursement. Cropping Practices & Large-Scale Targeted Runoff Management (TRM) Grants Eligible projects Large-scale total daily maximum load (TMDL) projects Only agricultural projects designed to meet EPA-approved TMDLs are eligible. Eligible costs include construction of structural best management practices, implementation of non-structural cropping practices and some staffing costs to plan and install management practices. Projects run 3-4 years in duration. Funding is limited to $600,000. Large-scale non-TMDL projects Only agricultural projects implementing state agricultural performance standards and prohibitions are eligible. They may be in any area to protect or restore surface water or groundwater. However, the project area may not be less than 8 or more than 39 square miles. Eligible costs include construction of structural best management practices, implementation of non-structural cropping practices and some staffing costs to plan and install management practices. Projects run 3-4 years in duration. Funding is limited to $600,000. Small-scale TMDL projects Agricultural and urban nonpoint source control projects designed to meet EPA-approved TMDL goals are eligible for funding. Eligible costs are limited to construction of structural best management practices and acquisition of land or land rights if needed to support the practices. Projects run 2-3 years in duration. Grants are limited to $225,000. Small-scale non-TMDL projects Only agricultural projects implementing state agricultural performance standards and prohibitions are eligible. They may be in any area to protect or restore surface water or groundwater. Projects run 2-3 years in duration. Grants are limited to $225,000. Ineligible projects* Projects implementing BMPs for croplands or livestock facilities defined as “new” per s. NR 151.09(4)(b)(3) and s. NR 151.095(5)(b)(2), Wis. Adm. Code. Point source pollution control projects required by large livestock operation (CAFO) or storm water discharge permit laws. Construction site erosion control. New development, post-construction structural BMPs. flooding projects unrelated to water quality. Dredging of and ditches. *See NR 153.15 (2) Wisconsin Administrative Code for a comprehensive list of ineligible projects. Deadlines Deadlines All application materials for projects beginning in 2027 are due April 15, 2026.

Eligible applicants planning commissions, tribal governments and special purpose lake, sewerage and sanitary districts may apply.