Chesapeake Bay Watershed Assistance Network Access to Federal Funds

摘要

This document is the Networks first step into establishing a better mutual understanding of assistance programs that provide funds towards implementation of the state tributary strategies and the restoration of water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. The federal programs that are highlighted in this document were compiled by program managers that administer the funds associated with the programs. The federal programs consist of grants, loans, cost share and technical assistance programs. The agencies provided the Network with completed questionnaires that attempt to examine programs which the federal agencies believe have provided assistance or have the potential to provide assistance to local governments, farmers and other stakeholders in implementing tributary strategies. These programs are included as a portion of the Chesapeake Bay Federal Spending Inventory (see Appendix C, FY05 Federal Spending Inventory). The Spending Inventory includes the agencies direct and indirect spending on all Chesapeake 2000 commitments The information was compiled and reviewed by the FAC. This document will serve two purposes (1) to provide federal and state agencies with a better understanding of federal spending programs that may or may not be influencing the acceleration of tributary strategy implementation and (2) to review issues and opportunities associated with improved access to appropriate programs for stakeholders.