EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
CHAPTER 11 - CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM
11-1. Purpose. This chapter establishes guidance on accepting contributions.
11-2. Background. The contributions program, authorized by Section 203 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992, authorizes the Corps to accept contributions from groups
and individuals in connection with carrying out water resources projects for environmental
protection and restoration or for recreation.
11-3. Guidance.
a. Although Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act authorizes
contributions of services, the acceptance of service from volunteers was previously authorized by
Section 569C of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1983. The guidance contained in ER
1130-2-500, Chapter 10, Volunteer Program, should be used to accept contributions of services.
b. Locations that are not required to prepare a Master Plan, such as district offices,
division offices, and HQUSACE, should prepare a contributions plan that describes the work that
will be accomplished with any potential contributions that are received. Contributions supplement
budget allocations as another means to accomplish approved work.
c. 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.
d. Major Subordinate Commands are responsible for the coordination of the contributions
program within their command. The Commander may accept or decline contributions. The
Commander may assign coordination of these duties to a command coordinator within the Civil
Works operations element. The coordinator will monitor and evaluate the district contributions
programs, provide assistance to the district counterparts, and act as a liaison between the districts
and HQUSACE.
e. District commanders are responsible for administering the contributions program within
their district. The Commander may accept or decline contributions. The Commander may
delegate responsibilities of the program at his/her discretion and assign coordination of these
duties to a district coordinator within the Civil Works operations element. The district
coordinator is responsible for keeping the district program running smoothly and efficiently, and
ensuring that it meets the needs of the Corps of Engineers and the participants. The coordinator
helps in assessing needs and identifying work that can be accomplished with contributions,
provides guidance, handles inquiries regarding the program, and keeps the district and project
staff current on ideas and procedures for using contributions.
f. Contributions may be used to provide brochures or other publications for the Corps.
Periodicals or pamphlets intended primarily for distribution outside the Corps must be approved
by the HQUSACE Publications Advisory Committee before printing or reprinting. Requests for
publications should go through channels to be reviewed by the HQUSACE committee. The
request should include the text, intended audience, plan for distribution, estimated total cost to
produce the publication, partner's contribution, and benefit to the public and the Corps.
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