Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention

Objective

To provide technical and financial assistance in carrying out works of improvement to protect, develop, and utilize the land and water resources in watersheds. The assistance is provided to State and local agencies and tribal governments, to prevent damage caused by erosion, floodwater, and sediment; further the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water; and advance the conservation and utilization of the land.

Who Can Apply

• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• State
• Local
• Territorial
• Tribal

Any State agency, county or groups of counties, municipality, town or township, soil and water conservation district, flood prevention or flood control district, Indian tribe or tribal organization, or any other nonprofit agency with authority under State law to levy taxes, condemnation authority, and to carry out maintenance, and operate watershed works of improvement may apply for assistance. This program is available in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Mariana Islands and the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement
• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

Ralph.Smith@usda.gov
202-819-6587