Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention

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Benefit program

Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention

Federal · NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE · #10.904

To provide technical and financial assistance in carrying out works of improvement to protect, develop, and utilize the land and water resources in watersheds. The assistance is provided to State and local agencies and tribal governments, to prevent damage caused by erosion, floodwater, and sediment; further the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water; and advance the conservation and utilization of the land.

Also known as

Watershed Operations Program; Public Law 566

About this program

To provide technical and financial assistance in carrying out works of improvement to protect, develop, and utilize the land and water resources in watersheds. The assistance is provided to State and local agencies and tribal governments, to prevent damage caused by erosion, floodwater, and sediment; further the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water; and advance the conservation and utilization of the land.

Who can apply

TribalTerritorialLocalIndian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)State

Categories

FinancialCooperative Agreement

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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