Pilot Programs for Rural and Economically Disadvantaged Communities (Sections 118(b) and 118(c))
These are two new pilot programs that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was directed to establish under legislation in 2020. The programs are directed to evaluate opportunities to … Read more
Flood Damage Protection (Section 205)
Under Section 205, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has the authority to plan and construct local small flood risk management projects. Eligible Uses Planning and constructing small flood … Read more
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration (Section 206)
Under Section 206, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has the authority to carry out aquatic ecosystem restoration and protection projects. Eligible Uses Planning and carrying out projects to … Read more
Project Modifications for Improvement of the Environment (Section 1135)
Under Section 1135, a Continuing Authorities Program, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has the authority to modify existing USACE water resources projects to restore the environment and construct … Read more
Conservation Innovation Grants
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a competitive program that supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. The goals of … Read more
Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program for At-Risk Communities (Wildfire Risk to Communities)
The Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program provides grants to communities at risk from wildfire to develop or revise their community wildfire protection plans and carry out projects described within those … Read more
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program) of the Forest Service offers a unique opportunity for communities to acquire and conserve forests. Eligible Uses Funding can … Read more
Bioproduct Pilot Program
Run by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Bioproduct Pilot Program is intended to determine the economic, social, and environmental benefits of using materials derived from agricultural commodities … Read more
Clean Water Act Nonpoint Source Grant (Section 319(h) Grants)
The EPA’s Section 319(h) Grant Program is a program intended to help control nonpoint source pollution, which is pollution from runoff after a rain or snowfall, like fertilizer, pet waste, … Read more
Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
The EPA’s Environmental Justice Small Grants Program supports communities working on solutions to local environmental and public health issues, including through funding green infrastructure projects and projects that address local … Read more