Flood Control Act Lands

The Department of the Interior's Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) distributes 75 percent of mineral leasing revenue from Flood Control Act lands to states on a monthly basis, CFDA 15.433, with no upcoming application deadline because distributions are automatic upon receipt of revenue.

This program operates as a revenue-sharing mechanism rather than a competitive grant solicitation. Flood Control Act lands are properties managed to reduce flood risk and protect surrounding communities while enabling safe water operations; mineral leasing on these lands generates revenue that flows directly to state governments without requiring applicant proposal submission or project approval. Distributions are mandatory under statutory requirements and occur automatically as ONRR receives leasing proceeds.

States receive distributions for leased lands within their boundaries. The funds are designated for use as state legislatures prescribe, specifically for public schools, public roads, and county government expenses in counties where the property is situated, or for public obligations of levee and drainage districts supporting flood control and drainage improvements. Because distributions are automatic and statutory, 2 CFR Part 200 compliance does not apply.

The revenue-sharing structure and automatic disbursement mechanism mean this program functions as a pass-through of mineral leasing income rather than as a traditional grant program with competitive selection, performance reporting, or matching requirements. No application, proposal, or project-level funding request is required; states that have Flood Control Act land within their boundaries receive their share of revenue based on property location and mineral leasing activity. The program has no award ceiling, typical award size, or assistance-type designation because funds are distributed to states according to statutory formulas tied to actual leasing revenue rather than allocated through periodic funding opportunities.