The Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations program provides planning, design and construction of measures that address resource concerns in a watershed through technical and financial assistance.

Eligible Uses

Flood prevention, watershed protection, agricultural water management, municipal and industrial water supply or water quality management.

Eligible Recipients

Local and tribal governments are all eligible.

Approx Annual Funding Amount

The 2025 budget reconciliation bill increased funding for WFPO to $150 million annually, available until expended.

Cost Share Requirements

A 1:1 cost share is required.

Application Cycle

Estimated application opening dates are the first quarter of each year.

Contact

For more information contact your state’s program manager.