The Water Resources Research Act Program is offering grants to support research on water resources. These grants are managed by the U.S. Geological Survey and are available to Water Resources Research Institutes in all U.S. states and territories. The goal is to fund projects that improve water resource management and understanding.
Who it's for: This grant is for Water Resources Research Institutes located in each of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Water Resources Research Institute
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application submission
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a Water Resources Research Institute
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational documents
- Letters of support or collaboration, if applicable
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure you meet the cost-sharing requirement
- Only Water Resources Research Institutes are eligible
- Strict adherence to the application deadline is crucial
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are Water Resources Research Institutes established under section 104(a) of the Water Resources Research Act. These institutes are located in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. The Institute in Guam also serves the Federated States of Micronesia and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, while the Institute in Hawaii serves American Samoa.
Overview
This grant is for Water Resources Research Institutes located in each of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Water Resources Research Institute
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application submission
- Missing the application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for research projects that aim to improve water resource management and understanding. This includes costs related to project implementation, such as personnel, materials, and equipment.
Total Program Funding
$462,500
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 12, 2026(42 days)
- Archive Date
- May 1, 2030
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a Water Resources Research Institute
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Prepare a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather organizational documents
- Register or update registration in SAM
- Submit application by November 12, 2026