Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2026

This opportunity allows Connecticut communities to submit water resource project priorities for consideration in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2026. WRDA is a federal process led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that authorizes studies and projects related to flood risk management, coastal and shoreline protection, dredging and navigation, and ecosystem restoration. Authorization through WRDA is an important first step toward potential federal funding, though it does not guarantee that funding will be awarded. Projects typically require a non-federal cost share and must fall within the mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. General information is available here: Water Resources Development Acts: Primer and Action in the 119th Congress | Congress.gov | Library of Congress. See the Solicitation Letter at the link for Connecticut-specific guidance.

Additional Information:
Connecticut is looking for projects that municipal and state leaders believe are: (1) appropriate for a feasibility study, (2) a priority for the community, and (3) able to allocate a 50 percent local match of the total cost of the study. For projects that have already had a WRDA feasibility study, Connecticut is also accepting construction, operations and maintenance, and other project requests.

Funding Agencies: US Department of Defense

Frequency Details: Periodic federal funding cycles tied to Water Resources Development Acts and annual appropriations.

Match Requirement: 50%