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Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration (Section 206) is sponsored by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This program provides authority for USACE to carry out aquatic ecosystem restoration and protection projects. Eligible uses include planning and carrying out projects to restore degraded aquatic ecosystems, such as estuary restoration and removal of in-stream barriers.
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Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration (Section 206) - National Wildlife Federation Nature-based Funding Database 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.
Planning and carrying out projects to restore degraded aquatic ecosystems, such as estuary restoration and removal of in-stream barriers not associated with hydropower. Section 206 projects do not have to be related to an existing USACE project. Eligible recipients are USACE non-federal sponsors, which includes legally constituted public entities and nonprofit entities.
Approx Annual Funding Amount Funding can vary year-to-year, and the program is typically funded around $8-11 million. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $27. 6 million, plus a $115 million carve-out for special Section 206 projects to remove in-stream barriers not associated with hydropower, to be available until expended.
The federal cost-share is 100% for the initial $100,000 of feasibility study costs, 50% for remaining feasibility study costs, and 65% for implementation costs. The federal share of an individual project cannot exceed $10 million. The non-federal sponsor’s cost-share match may include cash, work-in-kind or a combination of both.
Legislation in 2020 authorized a pilot program for USACE to conduct 10 Continuing Authorities Program projects at full federal expense for small or economically disadvantaged communities. Projects under the Section 206 carve-out in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to remove in-stream barriers not associated with hydropower, are at full federal expense (no local cost-share).
To initiate a Section 206 project, contact your local USACE District to submit a written request for assistance/Letter of Intent ( sample 206 letter ), request an initial site visit, determine eligibility as “economically disadvantaged,” and secure financial requirements. See this linked document for contacts for USACE programs.
This is not a grant program, but a program in which projects are developed by USACE in coordination with local sponsor input and cost shared between the local sponsor and USACE. (See 33 U.S.C. § 2330 .)
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: USACE non-federal sponsors, which includes legally constituted public entities and nonprofit entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration (Section 206) is funded by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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