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Watershed Rehabilitation Program (REHAB) is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This program provides financial and technical assistance to local project sponsors to rehabilitate aging dams originally built through NRCS watershed programs. It supports planning, design, and construction activities that reduce safety risks and extend a dam's useful life.
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Watershed Rehabilitation Program (USDA) - American Flood Coalition Watershed Rehabilitation Program (USDA) Back to the Flood Funding Finder T his program provides financial and technical assistance to rehabilitate, upgrade, or decommission aging, high-hazard dams to protect downstream communities and restore watershed functions.
Supports nature-based solutions Targeted support for small communities Has a regional or watershed focus Application cycle: USDA NRCS accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Summary: The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Watershed Rehabilitation Program provides financial and technical assistance to rehabilitate aging dams originally built through NRCS watershed programs.
The program supports local sponsors — such as conservation districts or local governments — with planning, design, and construction activities that reduce safety risks and extend a dam’s useful life. Eligible projects must address dams built under specific federal watershed authorities, including the PL-566 Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations and similar programs.
NRCS prioritizes high-hazard dams and works with sponsors to develop locally led watershed plans that account for environmental impacts, project benefits, and long-term maintenance. In some cases, dam removal may be considered as an alternative to structural rehabilitation. Eligible applicants: States and local governments, including conservation districts, water improvement districts, county, city, town, or tribal governments.
Filter — Small or Rural Communities: By partnering with local sponsors, the program ensures that solutions are tailored to unique community needs. Dam rehabilitation: Funding can support structural upgrades to existing dams—such as raising embankments, modifying spillways, or replacing aging infrastructure—to meet modern safety standards and extend service life by up to 100 years.
Dam decommissioning: Where appropriate, dams can be removed entirely to eliminate downstream risks. This nature-based solution also restores natural floodplain functions and enhances ecosystem health. Watershed planning and technical assistance: Projects must go through a comprehensive planning process.
Funding can support feasibility studies, engineering and design work, environmental reviews, permitting, and community engagement. Funding: Varies. $1,000,000 – $20,000,000.
Cost share: 65% federal / 35% non-federal for dam rehabilitation or decommissioning. Technical assistance is provided at 100% federal cost. Filter – In-kind Contributions: In-kind contributions are accepted and may be included in the non-federal share, but are not reimbursed in cash.
For more information on the program, you can contact your local NRCS office . A step-by-step guide and timeline for accessing funding can be found here . A map of active projects can be found here , and is updated quarterly.
Project sponsors are responsible for and must agree to carry out specific parts of the project, including, but not limited to: providing their share of project, assisting NRCS develop a watershed plan, obtaining land rights, obtaining required permits, monitoring easement encroachment, development and updating emergency action plans, and conducting regular inspections of installed works of improvement.
Project spotlight — Enhancing dam safety and flood protection in Texas: The rehabilitation of Plum Creek Watershed Dam No. 10 near Austin, Texas, enhanced flood protection by upgrading the aging dam to meet modern safety standards. Originally built in 1962, the dam had outlived its design life and was no longer sufficient for growing flood risks.
Completed in November 2023, the upgrades will extend its lifespan by 100 years, ensuring long-term protection for downstream communities. Interested in finding more resources like this one? Access Flood Funding Finder
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States and local governments, including conservation districts, water improvement districts, county, city, town, or tribal governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies. $1,000,000 - $20,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 8, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Watershed Rehabilitation Program (REHAB) is funded by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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