A total of $38 million is now available for a new program in North Carolina that aims to reduce flooding across the state’s waterways. The NC General Assembly approved the money in the budget appropriations bill for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 fiscal years, creating the Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP). It allocates money for projects that protect and restore the integrity of drainage infrastructure.
Projects could include:
- clearing debris or sediment that has blocked streams and drainage ways,
- stabilizing and restoring streams and streambanks and
- rehabilitating or improving certain small watershed structural projects that were previously constructed pursuant to the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act of 1954, as amended.
Eligibility
StRAP may enable local governments or organizations to tackle flood-reduction projects that have not been previously possible with budget restraints. While local soil and water conservation districts would likely have great interest in the program, cities and counties may also apply for funds for their own projects. Drainage districts, water and sewer authorities, municipal or county service districts, sanitary districts and nonprofit organizations could also be eligible for StRAP funding.
Application
The first application window is from Monday, January 24, through Thursday, March 31, 2022
Online Q&A Information Sessions
Online sessions are offered via Microsoft Teams to help increase awareness and knowledge of the newly established program.
Currently scheduled sessions follow:
- Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Visit the page below for more information and the meeting links for these sessions.
Contact
David B. Williams, Deputy Director
NCDA&CS Division of Soil and Water Conservation
(919) 707-3772
david.b.williams@ncagr.gov