Summary of Federal Cooperative Agreement Award

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $2,021,130.75 to the City of Poteau under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program (CFDA 10.923) on May 29, 2026. This award supports emergency recovery measures to remove flood-damaged structures that resulted from severe flooding on May 19, 2025, in Oklahoma. The project addresses imminent hazards to life and property created by the natural disaster and is scheduled for completion by November 19, 2026, with work performed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Under the EWP Program, the City of Poteau will implement recovery measures focused on flood damage mitigation and structural removal to alleviate threats to public safety and property. As the project sponsor, the city is responsible for coordinating the installation of emergency recovery measures, obtaining necessary land rights and permits, assuming the required local cost-share, and managing ongoing operations and maintenance responsibilities. The cooperative agreement mechanism ensures that NRCS and the city establish clear delineation of roles and responsibilities prior to financial assistance disbursement, consistent with standard EWP Program requirements for eligible government entities responding to watershed emergencies.