Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The County of Cumberland received a Cooperative Agreement award of $1,397,244.75 from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program (CFDA 10.923), effective February 10, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of October 5, 2026. This award provides technical assistance (TA) and financial assistance (FA) funding to support stream debris removal activities in Fayetteville, North Carolina, as documented in individual damage survey reports.

The EWP Program assists project sponsors in implementing emergency recovery measures to mitigate imminent hazards to life and property resulting from natural disasters through activities such as debris removal, erosion prevention, and runoff retardation. Under this Cooperative Agreement, Cumberland County will manage the removal of stream debris in the Fayetteville area, with work to be completed within an eight-month performance period. The county serves as the project sponsor responsible for coordinating installation of recovery measures, maintaining operation records, and fulfilling any associated operation and maintenance responsibilities as specified in the cooperative agreement.