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Cost Share Programs - Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP)
The Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP) was authorized through Session Law 2011-145. The program will be administered by the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission through local soil and water conservation districts. AgWRAP received $1,000,000 in non-recurring funding through State Appropriations for FY2011-2012, and $500,000 in PY2012-2013.
The purposes of the program are to:
- Identify opportunities to increase water use efficiency, availability and storage
- Implement best management practices (BMPs) to conserve and protect water resources
- Increase water use efficiency
- Increase water storage and availability for agricultural purposes
All PY2013 funds will be awarded through a
competetive state pond application process.
Districts had to submit the following documents by November 16th at 5pm to apply:
- Online application form
- Preliminary pond site assessment form
- Outputs of the Water Needs Assessment Tool for NC
 Applicant signature form
Timeline
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| Pond state application process considered by the commission |
September 19, 2012 |
| Applications due to the division |
November 16, 2012 |
| Applications considered by the commission |
January 6, 2013 |
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NCDA&CS Division of Soil & Water Conservation, Pat Harris, Director
Mailing Address: 1614 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1614
Physical Address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919.733.2302; FAX: 919.715.3559
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