This program assists communities and public land managers in developing or restoring parks, conservation areas, rivers and wildlife habitats, which may help bolster local flood resilience.
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Supports nature-based solutions |  |
Does not require matching funds |
Application cycle: Applications are due on March 1 of every year.
Summary: The National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program provides free, on-location planning and technical assistance expertise that small municipalities can use to support community-led natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation projects, including nature-based flood control measures, such as riverbank restoration. National Park Service staff can help communities with the project planning process, community outreach, and fundraising support.
Eligible applicants: State, local, and tribal governments, as well as local non-profit organizations.
Eligible activities: Projects must have tangible conservation or outdoor recreation goals that protect, improve, or enhance natural resources, such as rivers, wetlands, or floodplains.
Funding: This program is a free service and has no cost.
Cost share: N/A.
Application process: For more information on applying, and an example application, visit NPS online.
| Project spotlight — Revegetation in Bozeman, Montana:
Bozeman, Montana leveraged this program to restore Bozeman Creek, which had previously contributed to flooding during storm events. With planning help from the National Park Service, the community planned a restoration of natural vegetation alongside an 800-foot stretch of the creek, reducing flood risk and improving local fishing, recreation, and aesthetics in the process. |
