Purpose:

The Water Resources Cost Share Revolving Fund (WRCSRF) was established by the Arkansas Water Resources Cost Share Finance Act 257 of 1989. This Act authorizes the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to provide up to 25% of total project cost in grants and loans to the State of Arkansas and its local political subdivisions for the purpose of funding the non-federal share of their financial obligations required under any local cooperative agreement entered into with the federal government in connection with financing a water resources development project.

Types of Projects:

Construction, replacement, acquisition, and ownership of facilities

Land and easement procurement

Improvements for developing and utilization of water resources

Projects to supply quality water to residents

Provide water for navigation

Provide recreational access to lakes and streams

Reclaim, preserve and protect the state's land resources

Protect the wealth of the state from disastrous floods

Eligible Entities: (State and local political subdivisions)

Cities

Towns

Counties

Improvement Districts

Public Facilities Boards

Regional Irrigation Water Distribution Districts

Regional Development Authorities

Conservation Districts

Types of Assistance:

Grants

Loans

Deferred loans - up to 30 years or life of the project, whichever is less.

APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND AND WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FUND Forms are available from the address below or they may be downloaded from the Internet.  Click here to view/download this Word document.

Contact: Mike Chandler, WRDD Marketing Manager

                   ANRC Water Resources Development Division
                  101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 350
                  Little Rock, AR 72201
                  Phone: (501) 682- 0547 Fax: (501) 682-3991
                  E-mail: mike.chandler@arkansas.gov

 

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