# Watershed Rehabilitation Program (10.916)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/10-916-watershed-rehabilitation-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Watershed Rehabilitation Program is run by Department of Agriculture. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $159 million in 79 grants, about $2.0 million per award.

## Objectives

To provide technical and financial assistance to rehabilitate dams originally constructed with assistance of USDA Watershed Programs. Rehabilitation must extend the life of the dam and meet applicable safety and performance standards. Priority is given to dams that maximize risk reduction and that could result in loss of life if the dam should fail.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $33.3 million | 11 |
| 2022 | $39.3 million | 30 |
| 2023 | $56.3 million | 36 |
| 2024 | $10.7 million | 15 |
| 2025 | $19.3 million | 8 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soil & Water Conservation Commission Geo | Georgia | $35.3 million |
| West Virgina Conservation Agency | West Virginia | $26.9 million |
| North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission | Missouri | $23.6 million |
| Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board | Texas | $20.4 million |
| Whiteriver Regional Irrigation | Arkansas | $13.6 million |
| Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission | Mississippi | $8.8 million |
| Elk Conservation District | West Virginia | $6.4 million |
| Oklahoma, State of | Oklahoma | $3.0 million |
| Wake County | North Carolina | $2.7 million |
| Potomac Valley Soil | West Virginia | $2.6 million |
| Pittsylvania, County of | Virginia | $1.6 million |
| Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority | Virginia | $1.4 million |
| San Antonio River Authority | Texas | $1.4 million |
| Mountain Castles Soil and Water Con | Virginia | $1.3 million |
| Pleasant Grove City Corp | Utah | $1.1 million |
| County of Pembina | North Dakota | $1.1 million |
| Lower Platte North Natural Resources District | Nebraska | $874,102 |
| Utah County Government | Utah | $799,500 |
| City of Berea | Kentucky | $793,002 |
| Webster County Economic Dev Authority | West Virginia | $784,710 |