Recovery Act

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	Federal Grant Title:	Recovery Act
	CFDA Number:	10.923
	CFDA Description:	Emergency Watershed Protection Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Natural Resources Conservation Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-NRCS-NHQ-09-03
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Mar 27, 2009
	Creation Date:	Mar 27, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 10, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 10, 2009
	Archive Date:	May 10, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$145,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$0
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Individuals
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
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.)
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/recovery/
Grant Announcement 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

further contact information [ross.lahren@wdc.usda.gov]
Similar Government Grants: • Opportunity USDA-NRCS-IA-10-01