(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is authorized to make either loans or grants to local governments to provide them with the nonfederal interest's share of the cost share for a water resources development project.
(b)
(1) The commission shall not make a loan or grant to a local government for more than fifty percent (50%) of the total project cost for a water resources development project.
(2) If the commission determines to provide assistance for a water resources project without the requirement of the execution of a cooperative agreement, the commission may provide up to sixty-five percent (65%) of the total project cost in the form of a loan or grant to the local government.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development
Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally
Subchapter 8 - Arkansas Water Resources Cost Share Finance Act
§ 15-22-804. Duties of commission
§ 15-22-805. Loans or grants — Amounts
§ 15-22-806. Loans or grants — Eligibility — Applications — Awards
§ 15-22-807. Priority list of projects
§ 15-22-808. Arkansas Water Resources Cost Share Revolving Fund