USDA, NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP)
Program Information:
Match Requirement: 25-50%
Sub Funding Type: Implementation or On-The-Ground Work, Other, Technical Assistance
Funding Type: Technical Assistance
Funding Source: Federal
Organization Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Eligible Applicants: State Agency, Conservation District, Local Government
Categories:
The Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program responds to emergencies created by natural disasters. It is not necessary for a national emergency to be declared for an area to be eligible for assistance. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to install measures that reduce post-flood and fire damage. The measures are intended to reduce threats to life or property, retard runoff, restore capacity of waterways, prevent flooding and/or soil erosion and reduce damage from sediment and debris. The removal of debris deposited by the disaster that is a health or safety hazard can be a part of such measures as well. Flood easement option as well.