Program Objective: Protect lives and property threatened by natural disasters

Type of Assistance Available: cost share up to 75% of funds needed to restore natural function of a watershed

Eligibility/Non-eligibility: private land owners are eligible; however, they must be "sponsored" by a city, county, or unit of government

Amounts Available: up to 75% of the funds needed to restore the natural function of a watershed

Matching Requirements: up to 25% by cash or in-kind services

Application Period: at times of disaster

Funding Period: at times of disaster

Agency Contact Person: County NRCS Office

Agency Address: Depends on County

Agency Phone: Depends on County

Agency email: Depends on County

Agency website: http://www.ar.nrcs.usda.gov/

Comments: This program becomes effective upon an officially declared emergency. Private land owners must apply through a sponor such as a legal subdivision of state or local government, including cities, counties, etc.

Examples of Programs Funded: 2000 Ice storms were funded through this program to the Arkansas NRCS

Restrictions: requires a public sponsor

What can the funds be used for: examples include removing debris, re-vegetating damaged areas, stabilizing roads, culverts and bridges, etc.

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