Watershed Rehabilitation Program
Department Of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
To provide technical and financial assistance to rehabilitate dams originally constructed with assistance of USDA Watershed Programs. Rehabilitation must extend the life of the dam and meet applicable safety and performance standards. Priority is given to dams that maximize risk reduction and that could result in loss of life if the dam should fail.
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Helps local project sponsors fix aging dams to keep them safe and functional. Provides technical and financial help for rehabilitation projects.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Provides technical and financial assistance (including cost-share) to local project sponsors for rehabilitating aging dams and/or augmenting existing water supplies. Aims to improve public health and safety, reduce flooding and erosion, enhance wildlife habitat, recreation, water quality, and ensure water supply.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: natural resources, infrastructure, agriculture
Region: United States
Other Criteria: Local project sponsors (e.g., local government entities, conservation districts, community groups) representing interests of the local community, Owners of aging dams that are reaching the end of their design life or no longer meet federal/state safety/performance criteria, Entities seeking to build or augment existing water supplies based on current and future demands
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Make a Plan
- Start an Application
- Check your eligibility
- Rank your application
- Implement your plan
- 🌐Application Portal
- http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/getting-assistance/how-to-apply
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- varies by stateApplication Ranking Dates
- 🔄Intake Type
- continuous
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- 📥Templates Available
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference are required to substantiate the application.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- cost-share assistance for conservation practices
- technical service provider services
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- costs incurred before contract execution
- expenses not related to conservation practices
- 📏Expense Caps
- Administrative costs capped at 15%
- 💳Payment Model
- reimbursement
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 25% minimum
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Cumulative government assistance allowed
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation to substantiate cash contributions
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
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This program offers funding up to $4,234,000 (minimum $3,873,000).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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