The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) offers two types of assistance through its Planning Assistance Program: technical assistance and comprehensive plans. Topics include flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and navigation, as well as water supply and water resilience. Tribes are eligible to apply; regional coalitions of governmental entities may also partner with USACE to develop water resources comprehensive plans. Detailed design, specification, and construction are not included.
Examples of past studies and activities completed under PAS include:
- Watershed planning
- Flood risk management
- Surface and groundwater quality
- Stormwater management
- Coastal resiliency
- Environmental Conservation and Restoration
- Water supply and demand
- Wetland delineations
- Stream assessments
- GIS mapping
Projects are cost shared with the study partner (50% federal funding and 50% non-federal funding). The non-federal cost share for preparing a water resources Comprehensive Plan may be provided either by direct funds or by in-kind support; the cost share for technical assistance must be provided in funds by the project partner. A cost-share waiver is available for eligible communities that meet the definition of economically disadvantaged communities.
Requests for assistance must be in the form of a letter that includes the location and problem to be investigated. To apply, submit a letter to your local USACE district:
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