Contributions Program - Policy & Procedures

Engineer Pamphlets

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

Engineer Regulations

• ER 1130-2-500, dated 10 April 2025
  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, Chapter 10, 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

• 04/30/25 HQUSACE Electronic Publication Notification - ER 1130-2-500 (Revised)
  The updated ER 1130-2-500 Partners and Support (a multi-functional O&M ER) was recently published, with an effective date of 10 April 2025. This version replaces the Dec 1996 ER and EP, combining them into one document and updating former policy, as needed.

  This ER stablishes the policy for the management of operation and maintenance activities of 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 related projects.

  Changes to the programs directly related to NRM are summarized in one page attachment and include the following:

  • Chapter 5: Sign Standards Program for CW Projects
  • Chapter 7: Energy Program (formerly Ch 8)
  • Chapter 8: Cooperating Associations Program (formerly Ch 9)
  • Chapter 9: Volunteer Program (formerly Ch 10)
  • Chapter 10: Contributions Program (formerly Ch 11)
  • Chapter 11: Challenge Partnerships Program (formerly Ch 12, titled Challenge Cost-sharing Program)
  • Chapter 12: CW Housing Program
  • Chapter 13: Aquatic Plant Control Program
  • Chapter 14: Challenge Cost- Sharing Cooperative Management Agreements

  Thank you to all who provided input throughout the last few years to finalize this policy and get it published!

  Jeff
  Jeffrey F. Krause
  Chief, Natural Resources Management

Other Guidance/Policy

• Checklist for Acceptance of Contributions - Word version
  • Word version
  • PDF version

• Contributions Acceptance Letter Sample

• Contributions Box Agreement Memo Sample

• Signature approval levels for Contributions