Recovery Act

Post Date

March 27th 2009

Application Due Date

April 10th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-NHQ-09-03

CFDA Number(s)

10.923

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Natural Resources

Number of Awards

0

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Individuals

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $145000000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

Floodplain easements restore, protect, maintain, and enhance the functions of the floodplain; conserve natural values including fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, flood water retention, ground water recharge, and open space; reduce long-term federal disaster assistance; and safeguard lives and property from floods, drought, and the products of erosion. NRCS may purchase easements on floodplain lands that meet program criteria. Purchases are based upon established priorities. The easements provides NRCS with the authority to restore and enhance the floodplain's functions and values. Landowners retain several rights to the property, including quiet enjoyment, the right to control public access, and the right to undeveloped recreational use of such as hunting and fishing. Note: Total Program Funding is $145,000,000 ($30,000,000 maximu in any one State.)

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Ross Lahren, Branch Chief
  USDA, NRCS
  P.O. Box 2890, Rm. 6809-S
  Washington, DC 20013-2890
  Tel# 202-720-0123, Fax#202-720-9689

• Agency Mailing Address:

  further contact information

• Agency Email Address:

  ross.lahren@wdc.usda.gov

• More Information:

  NRCS-Recovery Act