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- The Geological Survey in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.805 Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 11, 2014 and posted on Dec 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2015 There are two closing dates for this program announcement. See Section X page 6 of program announcement for full details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Awards are available only to Water Research Institutes or Centers established pursuant to the provisions of section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act. However, any investigator at an institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for an award through a Water Research Institute or Center. All portions of the proposals, with the exception of the SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance and SF 424B Assurances, must be submitted through the niwr website. The SF 424 and SF 424B must be submitted through the grants.gov website by the university at which the Institute or Center is located. Each proposal will then be authorized for inclusion in the national competition by the Director of the Institute or Center in the state in which the university of the principal investigator is located. Proposals requesting matching funds from an Institute or Center are authorized at the discretion of the Institute or Center Director. When a proposal is filed on the niwr.net site, the Institute or Center in the State in which the university of the principal investigator is located will be notified electronically that a proposal has been filed. The Director of that Institute or Center will subsequently review the proposal for adherence to the terms of this Announcement, and then, following the instructions provided at the website, may approve it for further consideration and technical review. The Director may, during this process, contact the principal investigator to discuss possible clarification or changes in the proposal. See Section V page 4 of program announcement for full details.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00019) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR). It is authorized under Section 104(g) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 and is designed to fund research that addresses water problems that extend beyond a single state, focusing instead on regional or interstate issues. A key requirement is that proposed work aligns with program priorities identified jointly by the Secretary of the Interior and the network of water resources research institutes, meaning projects should be framed around broader, multi-jurisdictional water supply challenges rather than purely local concerns.
The program is built around three major objectives. First, it aims to strengthen collaboration between USGS scientists and university researchers on nationally and regionally significant water resource issues. Proposals that show substantial, well-defined collaboration are encouraged and receive extra weight during review, and applicants are expected to spell out what the USGS and the university team will each do in the project. The announcement also notes that USGS anticipated having some internal funds in FY2015 to provide modest support for USGS scientists participating on selected projects, and it encourages applicants to reach out directly to USGS researchers or Water Science Center leadership to form partnerships. Second, the program emphasizes getting research results into the hands of people who can use them by promoting dissemination and application, so proposals are expected to think beyond publishing and include realistic plans for sharing findings with practitioners, managers, or decision-makers. Third, it supports workforce development by assisting in the training of scientists in water-related fields; proposals that include meaningful educational components (especially student support) are encouraged, along with proposals from early-career faculty.
Research topics are centered on improving and enhancing the nation’s water supply and water availability, with an emphasis on exploring new ideas that deepen understanding of water problems. The solicitation highlights several example areas, without ranking them in priority: innovative approaches to water treatment and water supply infrastructure (including design, retrofitting, maintenance, management, and replacement); research on how water quantity and quality are changing due to climate change, population shifts, and land use change, including analysis of economic, environmental, social, and infrastructure costs; better methods to estimate water supply for both surface water and groundwater, including not only the physical supply but also the economic supply of water; development and evaluation of governance and processes that support integrated management of surface water and groundwater; and evaluation of water conservation practices, including how widely they are adopted and whether savings persist over time. The broader description of the funding activity also references related themes such as enhancement of water supply infrastructure, drought impact indicators, extreme hydrologic events and their costs, public water supply resilience, and conservation practice effectiveness.
Funding for the competition was estimated at $1,000,000 total, with an expected five awards. Individual awards could be as large as $250,000 (no formal minimum award amount is specified), and cost sharing or matching is required. The assistance listing is CFDA 15.805, Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes. Key dates in the posted announcement include a posted date of December 11, 2014, and an original/current closing date of March 12, 2015, with a note that there are two closing dates and applicants needed to consult the full announcement (Section X) for details on how those deadlines work. The opportunity archived on April 12, 2015.
Eligibility is somewhat specialized. Awards are available only through Water Research Institutes or Centers established under Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act, which effectively means proposals must be submitted via the appropriate state Water Research Institute/Center. At the same time, the announcement clarifies that any investigator at a U.S. institution of higher education may apply as long as they do so through a qualifying Institute or Center. The submission process is split: most proposal components must be submitted through the NIWR website, while the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance and the SF-424B Assurances must be submitted through Grants.gov by the university where the Institute/Center is located. After submission, the Institute/Center Director in the principal investigator’s state reviews the proposal for compliance and must authorize it for inclusion in the national competition; matching funds, if requested from the Institute/Center, are provided at the Director’s discretion.
For applicants needing official details or encountering access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact was Kimberly Dove, Grants Specialist at USGS (703-648-7487, kdove@usgs.gov), and the primary public listing was available via Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program (G15AS00019)?
The Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00019) is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR). It is authorized under Section 104(g) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 and supports research aimed at water problems that extend beyond a single state (regional or interstate issues).
What kinds of water problems is this program intended to address?
The program is designed for projects framed around broader, multi-jurisdictional water supply challenges rather than purely local concerns. Proposed work is expected to align with program priorities identified jointly by the Secretary of the Interior and the network of water resources research institutes.
What are the main objectives of the program?
The solicitation describes three major objectives: (1) strengthening collaboration between USGS scientists and university researchers on nationally and regionally significant water resource issues; (2) promoting dissemination and application of results so findings reach practitioners, managers, or decision-makers (beyond academic publication); and (3) supporting workforce development and training in water-related fields, including meaningful educational components such as student support and encouragement of proposals from early-career faculty.
How important is collaboration with USGS scientists?
Substantial, well-defined collaboration between USGS scientists and university researchers is encouraged and receives extra weight during review. Applicants are expected to clearly describe what the USGS participants will do and what the university team will do.
Does USGS provide funding to support USGS staff who collaborate on selected projects?
The announcement noted that USGS anticipated having some internal funds in FY2015 to provide modest support for USGS scientists participating on selected projects.
Should applicants contact USGS researchers before submitting?
Yes. The solicitation encourages applicants to reach out directly to USGS researchers or to Water Science Center leadership to form partnerships and strengthen collaboration.
What research topics are in scope for this opportunity?
The research focus is on improving and enhancing the nation’s water supply and water availability, with emphasis on new ideas that deepen understanding of water problems. Example areas listed in the solicitation include (without ranking them in priority):
- Innovative approaches to water treatment and water supply infrastructure (design, retrofitting, maintenance, management, and replacement)
- Research on changes in water quantity and quality related to climate change, population shifts, and land use change, including economic, environmental, social, and infrastructure costs
- Improved methods to estimate water supply for surface water and groundwater, including physical supply and economic supply of water
- Development and evaluation of governance and processes supporting integrated management of surface water and groundwater
- Evaluation of water conservation practices, including adoption levels and whether savings persist over time
Are there additional themes mentioned that may fit under the program’s scope?
Yes. The broader description references themes such as enhancement of water supply infrastructure, drought impact indicators, extreme hydrologic events and their costs, public water supply resilience, and conservation practice effectiveness.
Is there a priority ranking among the example research areas?
No. The solicitation lists example areas without ranking them in priority, while still expecting proposals to align with the jointly identified program priorities.
How much funding is available under this competition?
Total funding for the competition was estimated at $1,000,000, with an expected five awards.
What is the maximum award size?
Individual awards could be as large as $250,000. The announcement did not specify a formal minimum award amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number (Assistance Listing) for this program?
The assistance listing is CFDA 15.805, titled Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes.
Who is eligible to submit an application?
Awards are available only through Water Research Institutes or Centers established under Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act. This means proposals must be submitted via the appropriate state Water Research Institute/Center. The announcement also states that any investigator at a U.S. institution of higher education may apply, as long as they apply through a qualifying Institute or Center.
Can an investigator at a U.S. university apply directly without going through a Water Research Institute/Center?
No. Based on the announcement, the proposal must be submitted through a qualifying Water Research Institute or Center established under Section 104.
What is the role of the Institute/Center Director in the submission process?
After submission, the Institute/Center Director in the principal investigator’s state reviews the proposal for compliance and must authorize it for inclusion in the national competition.
Are matching funds automatically provided by the Institute/Center?
No. The announcement states that matching funds, if requested from the Institute/Center, are provided at the Director’s discretion.
How do applicants submit their proposal materials?
The submission process is split. Most proposal components must be submitted through the NIWR website. Separately, the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance and the SF-424B Assurances must be submitted through Grants.gov by the university where the Institute/Center is located.
Which forms must be submitted through Grants.gov?
The SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance and the SF-424B Assurances must be submitted through Grants.gov by the university where the Institute/Center is located.
Where are the other proposal components submitted?
Most proposal components (other than the SF-424 and SF-424B) are submitted via the NIWR website.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The announcement lists a posted date of December 11, 2014 and an original/current closing date of March 12, 2015. It also notes that there are two closing dates and that applicants needed to consult the full announcement (Section X) for details on how the deadlines work. The opportunity was archived on April 12, 2015.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
It means the listing was archived (in this case on April 12, 2015), indicating it is no longer an active solicitation under that posting.
Where was the opportunity publicly listed?
The primary public listing was available via Grants.gov.
Who can applicants contact for official details or if they cannot access the full announcement?
The listed contact was Kimberly Dove, Grants Specialist at USGS, at 703-648-7487 or kdove@usgs.gov.
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