Contributions Program - Policy & Procedures

Engineer Pamphlets

• EP 1130-2-500, dated 27 December 1996 revised 1 June 2006
  Project Operations - Partners and Support (Work Management Guidance and Procedures)
  • Chapter 11, Contributions Program

• EP 1130-2-550
  
  • Chapter 3, Project Master Plans and Operational Management Plans

Engineer Regulations

• ER 1130-2-500, dated 27 December 1996 revised 1 June 2006
  Project Operations - Partners and Support (Work Management Policies)
  This regulation establishes the policy for the management of operation and maintenance activities of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) personnel performing civil works functions related to flood control, navigation, dredging, hydroelectric power generation, environmental stewardship, and recreation services at water resource, waterway, and other USACE projects.
  • Chapter 10, Superseded by Implementation Guidance for Section 1047 (d) Services of Volunteers, of the Water Resources and Reform Development Act (WRRDA) of 2014, Public Law 113-121.
    
  • Volunteer Background Investigation Policy Update, March 2020
  • Chapter 11, Contributions Program

• ER 37-1-30, dated 12/12/19
  Financial Administration - Accounting and Reporting
  This regulation establishes the framework for financial management within the Corps of Engineers. It supersedes ER 37-2-10 Chapter 4, Accounts Receivable and Collection Procedures, referenced in the Contributions, Fundraising, and Recognition Reference Guide of October 2008.

• ER 700-1-1, dated 04/30/15
  Logistics - USACE Supply Policies and Procedures
  Prior coordination with Logistics Management should occur before contributed personal property is accepted. Personal property is property of any kind except lands and improvements that are permanently attached and ordinarily regarded as real estate. Recording, accounting, and management of property items will be in accordance with ER 700-1-1.

Public Law Regulation

• WRDA 2022, Section 8124, Reserve Component Training at Water Resources Development Projects
  Authorizes USACE to accept services and supplies in support of a water resources development project or program, without reimbursement, from units or members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces carrying out military training activities or otherwise fulfilling military training requirements.

• 33 USC 2325, WRDA 1992, Sec 203, Voluntary Contributions for Environmental and Recreation Projects, October 31, 1992
  Voluntary Contributions for Environmental and Recreation Projects.
  (a) Acceptance.--In connection with carrying out a water resources project for environmental protection and restoration or a water resources project for recreation, the Secretary is authorized to accept contributions of cash, funds, materials, and services from persons, including governmental entities but excluding the project sponsor.

Policy Memos

• CECC-G Bulletin 01-16, Acceptance of Non-Federal Funds for Work at Recreation Facilities, dated 9/26/01

• WRDA 2022 Sec 8124 Reserve Component Training Policy Guidance, dated 8/11/23

• Inmate Labor Program for Federal and State/Local Inmate Labor at Army Civil Works Projects, dated 3/2/20

• CERM-F (2018-01) Memo: Collection of Civil Works Appropriation Refunds, Second Amendment, dated 10/11/17

• Contributions of Non-Federal Funds, dated 1/16/91

Memos

• Archive

Other Policy

• Checklist for Acceptance of Contributions

• Contributions Acceptance Letter Sample

• Contributions Box Agreement Memo Sample

• Contributions, Fundraising and Recognitions Reference Guide

• Signature approval levels for Contributions