Opportunity Information: Apply for 09HQPA0010
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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 Nov 7, 2008 and posted on Nov 7, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 6, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $900,000.00 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 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Awards are available only to Water Research Institutes or Centers established pursuant to the provisions of section 104 of the Water Resources Research At (42 USC Sec. 10303) and listed at http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/institutes.html. However, any investigator at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for an award through a Water Research Institute or Center. (See announcement, Section V for further information)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0010) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources. It is authorized under Section 104(g) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 USC Sec. 10303(g)), which directs the program to fund research that tackles water problems with regional or interstate significance. In practical terms, the program is meant to support work that goes beyond the needs or boundaries of a single state and instead addresses broader multi-state water challenges, while also aligning with program priorities that are identified jointly by the Secretary of the Interior and the network of water resources research institutes.
The research focus for this particular announcement centers on water supply and water availability. The opportunity calls for investigations that can help expand or stabilize water supplies and improve how water is managed under growing pressure. Topics explicitly highlighted include exploring possible new sources of supply, restoring or improving impaired waters so they can be used again, conserving existing water sources, and developing approaches that limit or slow the growth in demand. The emphasis suggests interest in applied, problem-driven research that can inform real-world water management decisions, especially where water scarcity, degraded water quality, competing uses, and long-term sustainability issues cross jurisdictional lines.
Funding is provided as grants with a matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide cost sharing rather than relying solely on federal dollars. The estimated total funding available under the opportunity is $900,000, with an expected six awards. Individual awards can be as large as $250,000 (the award ceiling). The program is listed under CFDA 15.805, Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes, which reflects its connection to the federally supported WRRI institute network and its role in building research capacity and solutions relevant to water resources.
Eligibility is structured around the Water Resources Research Institute or Center system established under Section 104 of the Act. Only Water Research Institutes or Centers officially established under that authority and listed by USGS are eligible to receive awards directly. At the same time, the program is not limited to institute staff: any investigator at an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning may apply, but must do so through an eligible Water Research Institute or Center. This setup encourages broader participation from university researchers while ensuring proposals are routed through the institutes that anchor the program and coordinate priorities.
Key administrative details in the public notice include a posted and creation date of November 7, 2008, and a closing date of March 6, 2009 (with no change between the original and current deadline listed). For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically at the time, the notice provided a direct point of contact: Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist, at 703-648-7487.
Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program (09HQPA0010) - FAQs
What is the Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program (09HQPA0010)?
It is a discretionary, national competitive grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources. The program provides grant funding for research that addresses water problems with regional or interstate significance.
Which federal agency runs this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The program is authorized under Section 104(g) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 USC Sec. 10303(g)).
What kind of water problems is the program intended to fund?
The program is directed to fund research that tackles water problems with regional or interstate significance. In practical terms, it supports work that goes beyond the needs or boundaries of a single state and addresses broader, multi-state water challenges.
What is the main research focus for this specific announcement?
The research focus for this announcement centers on water supply and water availability, including work intended to expand or stabilize water supplies and improve water management under increasing pressure.
What topics are explicitly highlighted as areas of interest?
Topics explicitly highlighted include exploring possible new sources of supply, restoring or improving impaired waters so they can be used again, conserving existing water sources, and developing approaches that limit or slow the growth in demand.
Does the program emphasize applied research or basic research?
Based on the description provided, the emphasis suggests interest in applied, problem-driven research that can inform real-world water management decisions, particularly where challenges cross jurisdictional lines.
How does the program define or frame "regional or interstate" significance?
The notice describes regional or interstate significance as addressing broader multi-state water challenges rather than focusing on the needs or boundaries of a single state.
Does the opportunity connect to any specific program priorities?
Yes. The program is intended to align with program priorities identified jointly by the Secretary of the Interior and the network of water resources research institutes.
What type of funding instrument is used?
Funding is provided as grants.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The program has a matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide cost sharing rather than relying solely on federal funds.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available under this opportunity is $900,000.
How many awards are expected?
The program expects to make six awards.
What is the maximum award size?
Individual awards can be as large as $250,000, which is the award ceiling listed in the notice.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.805, Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes.
Who is eligible to receive awards directly?
Only Water Resources Research Institutes or Centers officially established under Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act and listed by USGS are eligible to receive awards directly.
Can individual university investigators apply?
Yes. Any investigator at an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning may apply, but must apply through an eligible Water Resources Research Institute or Center.
Does an applicant need to be staff at a Water Resources Research Institute or Center?
No. The program is not limited to institute staff; investigators at accredited U.S. institutions of higher learning may apply as long as they route the application through an eligible institute or center.
Why do proposals have to be submitted through an eligible institute or center?
The setup is described as a way to encourage broader participation from university researchers while ensuring proposals are routed through the institutes that anchor the program and coordinate priorities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 09HQPA0010.
When was the opportunity posted?
The public notice lists a posted and creation date of November 7, 2008.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date listed is March 6, 2009, with no change between the original and the current deadline shown in the notice.
Who can be contacted for questions if the full announcement is not accessible electronically?
The notice provides a point of contact: Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist, at 703-648-7487.
What is the overarching purpose of CFDA 15.805 in relation to this opportunity?
CFDA 15.805 is titled "Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes," reflecting the program's connection to the federally supported institute network and its role in supporting research capacity and water-resources solutions.
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