The Army Corps of Engineers will receive $4.6 billion from the Recovery Act.  These funds include $2.0 billion for Construction and $2.075 billion for Operations and Maintenance, in addition to $375 million included for the Mississippi River and Tributaries programs.

Additional information can be found by clicking here or visiting www.usace.army.mil/recovery.


Army Corps of Engineers Programs Receiving Funding

• Investigations: $25 million
• Construction:  $2 billion
• Mississippi River and Tributaries account:  $375 million
• Operations and Maintenance:  $2.075 billion

Description: "The Corps has identified many potential Civil Works projects that meet the criteria of the legislation for funding, and expects to publish its final list of projects to apply stimulus dollars to in mid-March. Selected projects will be geographically distributed across the United States and across Corps programs to provide the nation with inland and coastal navigation, environmental, flood risk management, hydropower, recreation, and more." (from Stimulus Money for US Army Corps of Engineers) 

How to apply: The Fourth Congressional District is located in the St. Paul District of the Army Corps of Engineers.  Local organizations can contact the St. Paul District to learn about programs currently on the list at 651-290-5200.