Non-Point Source Water Pollution Remediation Financing Programs
GLCP has helped protect more than 323,000 acres in 113 counties since 2005.
The Georgia Land Conservation Program (GLCP) maintains a partnership with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the Department of Natural Resources to provide financing for projects that protect Georgia's land and water resources. Grants, low-interest loans and tax credits are available to government entities, non-government organizations and private landowners for projects that both permanently protect conservation lands and improve surface water quality.
Thirteen non-point source projects throughout the state have been awarded more than $11 million by the GLCP. Funding may be used to pay land acquisition, due diligence and construction costs for waterway stabilization, stream buffer preservation, and other water quality improvement projects. The table on back side of this handout lists contact information for state sources of financing for non-point source remediation projects.
Funding Type Match Requirements Funding Maximum Project Requirements
Eligible Applicants Contract Terms Contacts
Funding Sources for Non-Point Water Pollution Remediation Projects
Georgia Environmental Protection Division 319(h) Grants
GEFA Land Conservation Loans
GEFA Non-Point Source Loans
Grant
Loan
Loan
Department of Natural Resources State Tax Credits
State income tax credit
At least 40 percent non-federal Monthly loan payments grant funds
Monthly loan payments
At least 75 percent of donation value
$400,000 federal grant funds $25 million
$25 million
Less than 25 percent of the donation, $250,000 for individuals or $500,000 for corporations or LLCs
Consistent with Georgia's NonPoint Source Management Plan as determined by EPD review and approval
Consistent with Georgia's NonPoint Source Management Plan as determined by GEFA board of directors and GLCP land council review and approval
Consistent with Georgia's NonPoint Source Management Plan underwriting approval by GEFA board of directors
Permanent protection of eligible conservation land; approval by DNR board of directors and approved appraisals by the State Properties Commission
State, local and regional government entities
State and local government entities; conservation nongovernment organizations
State, local and regional government entities
Any landowner with state income tax liability
Depends on project scope
0.50 to 0.90 percent interest loan; up to 20 year repayment period; must permanently protect land
0.50 to 1.40 percent interest loan; up to 20 year repayment period
10 years to use tax credit; permanent land restrictions
Connie Gilliam 404-675-1629 connie.gilliam@gaepd.org
Andrew Szwak 404-584-1035 Andrew@gefa.ga.gov
Jason Bodwell 404-584-1129 jason@gefa.ga.gov
Chris Canalos 770-918-6411 Chris.canalos@dnr.state.ga.us