Arkansas Natural Resources Commission

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) is a state government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2007, serving as a critical state-level agency focused on environmental and water resource management. As a U.S. State Government entity, ANRC plays a significant role in receiving and administering federal grants primarily from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a core mission of protecting and managing Arkansas's natural resources, water infrastructure, and environmental quality.

ANRC's federal grant portfolio demonstrates a comprehensive approach to water resource management, environmental protection, and community resilience. The agency consistently receives Formula and Project Grants focused on water quality, drinking water infrastructure, nonpoint source pollution management, and flood mitigation. Specifically, ANRC administers multiple EPA Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF and DWSRF) grants, which provide low-interest financing to municipalities for water infrastructure improvements, treatment facility upgrades, and projects addressing emerging contaminants like PFAS. The agency also manages Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants to reduce nutrient pollution, implement watershed protection strategies, and conduct water quality monitoring. Additionally, ANRC works with FEMA on programs like the National Flood Insurance Program, Cooperating Technical Partners program, and National Dam Safety Program, providing technical assistance, flood risk mapping, and dam safety evaluations. Through these grants, ANRC collaborates with various sub-recipients including local municipalities, conservation districts, universities, and non-profit organizations to execute projects that enhance water quality, public health, and environmental resilience across Arkansas.