Program Name	Section 203: Tribal Partnership Program
Program Information
Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.):	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Program Description / Purpose:	Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 provides authority for a Tribal Partnership Program (TPP). The provision allows the Corps to work collaboratively with Federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments (tribes) to study the feasibility of water resource projects that will substantially benefit their constituents. Section 203 could potentially provide opportunities to study a range of water related economic development and natural resources issues, including needs not typically pursued as Civil Works budgetary priorities. For example, the need for improved water, sanitation, and solid waste facilities on tribal lands. Also, environmental infrastructure systems and facilities that threaten tribal community health and safety. Section 203 is a study authority.
Program Requirements / Restrictions:	Typical studies are of planning level detail only; they do not include detailed design for project construction. They generally involve analysis of existing data, although some data collection is often necessary. Tribal cost-share is determined by “ability-to-pay” and also includes credit for work in-kind. Corps staff will perform the work, or the work will be contracted.
Program Active:	Yes
Program Website:	http://www.usace.army.mil/cw/tribal/dod_usace.htm
Other Information:	Key words: Flood Damage Reduction, Drinking/Source Water, Ecosystem Restoration & Management, Watershed, River Basin & Comprehensive Planning, Erosion or Sedimentation Control/Mgmt, Floodplain Mapping, Delineation, GIS, Surveys, Water Control Management Changes, Wetland/Natural Resources Mapping, Cultural Resources Protection, Management, Self-Reliance & Economic Capacity Building, Education and Research, Endangered/Threatened Species, Floodplains/Riparian, Groundwater, Mining, Wetlands, Wildlife, Data Information/Analysis, Erosion Control, Fish Habitat Passage, In Stream Flow, Partnerships, Planning, Restoration, Watershed Assessment, Economic.
Eligibility Information
Eligible State(s):	Nationwide
Geographic Scope:	U.S.
Award Information
Assistance Type:	Grants
Resources Available:	Varies on Tribe’s ability to pay and in-kind contributions
Program Funding Level:	The program funding authority is specified as $5,000,000 per year for studies in FY 2002 to FY 2006, with not more than $1,000,000 per Indian tribe. Requires specific congressional appropriation.
Match Required:	Yes
Required Match Percentage:	Varies on Tribe’s ability to pay
Application Information
Application Deadline:	Congressional offices usually require appropriation requests by March each year.
Application Available Online?	No
Contact Information
Primary Contact:	Paul  Cooke U.S. Army Corp of Engineers PO Box 3755 Seattle, WA  98124-3755 Phone: (206) 764-3622 Fax: Email: paul.w.cooke@usace.army.mil
Primary Contact:	Rebecca Kalamasz US Army Corps of Engineers - Walla Walla District 201 N 3rd Avenue Walla Walla, WA  99362 Phone: 509-527-7277 Fax: Email: Rebecca.L.Kalamasz@usace.army.mil
Primary Contact:	Judy Antonellis USACE, New England District 696 Virginia Rd. Concord, MA  01742-2751 Phone: (978) 318-8218 Fax: Email: Judy.A.Antonellis@usace.army.mil
Example of Funded Projects
Many types of studies dealing with water resources issues are covered. Some types of studies conducted recently include: water supply and demand; environmental conservation; wetland evaluation; flood damage reduction; land use; water quality; TMDL; environmental restoration; dam safety/failure; and floodplain management.
Topic Areas
Source Water Protection Wetlands Floodplains Wildlife & Natural Communities
Data Collection & Analysis Collaborative Processes Erosion Control Planning & Growth Management Education & Outreach Habitat Restoration
Last Updated:	1/12/2009