Opportunity Information: Apply for 11HQPA0008
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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 Jan 18, 2011 and posted on Jan 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 10, 2011. (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 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 Act and listed at http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/institutes.html. 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. (See announcement, Section V for further information).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number 11HQPA0008) is a discretionary federal grant competition 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, which directs the program to support research addressing water problems that are regional or interstate in scope, meaning the work should go beyond issues that only affect a single state. Projects are expected to align with specific program priorities that are set jointly by the Secretary of the Interior and the network of water resources research institutes, so proposals should be framed around those shared priorities rather than purely local concerns.
The research emphasis for this opportunity is water supply and water availability. The announcement highlights several example themes within that umbrella, including identifying and evaluating potential new sources of water supply, improving impaired water so it can be brought to usable quality, conserving existing water sources, and finding ways to limit or slow the growth in water demand. In practical terms, the program is looking for research that can help decision-makers, utilities, resource managers, and communities better understand and manage the availability of water across regions, especially where water challenges cross political boundaries or have shared impacts across multiple states.
Funding is provided through grants, with an estimated total program funding level of $1,000,000 for the competition and an anticipated six awards. Individual awards can be as large as $250,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan for the need to provide matching resources in accordance with the program rules. The listing is associated with CFDA number 15.805, Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes, which reflects the program structure of routing awards through designated water research institutes and centers.
Eligibility is limited in a specific way. Awards can be made only to Water Research Institutes or Centers established under Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act and included on the official USGS list of institutes. Even so, the opportunity is not limited to institute staff: investigators at any U.S. institution of higher learning may propose and lead projects as long as the application is submitted through an eligible Water Research Institute or Center. This setup encourages broad university participation while keeping the formal grant recipient within the established institute network.
Key administrative details for this particular announcement include a posting date of January 18, 2011, and a proposal closing date of March 10, 2011, with the opportunity archived on April 9, 2011. Questions or issues accessing the full announcement were directed to the listed grant specialist contact, Kimberly Dove, at 703-648-7487.
Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program (11HQPA0008) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program, Funding Opportunity Number 11HQPA0008. It is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources.
What law authorizes this program?
The program is authorized under Section 104(g) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984.
What kinds of water problems is the program intended to support?
The authorizing direction emphasizes research addressing water problems that are regional or interstate in scope. In other words, proposed work is expected to go beyond issues that only affect a single state.
Does a project need to have multi-state relevance to be competitive?
Yes. The opportunity description stresses that research should be regional or interstate in scope, meaning the work should not be framed as purely local or limited to a single-state concern.
What is the main research emphasis for this funding opportunity?
The research emphasis is water supply and water availability.
What example topics are included under water supply and water availability?
The announcement provides examples of themes within this emphasis area, including: identifying and evaluating potential new sources of water supply; improving impaired water so it can be brought to usable quality; conserving existing water sources; and finding ways to limit or slow the growth in water demand.
Who is the program trying to help with the research results?
The program is looking for research that can help decision-makers, utilities, resource managers, and communities better understand and manage the availability of water across regions, especially where challenges cross political boundaries or have shared impacts across multiple states.
Do proposals need to align with specific program priorities?
Yes. Projects are expected to align with program priorities set jointly by the Secretary of the Interior and the network of water resources research institutes. Proposals should be framed around those shared priorities rather than purely local concerns.
How is funding provided?
Funding is provided through grants under this national competitive program.
What is the estimated total funding level for this competition?
The estimated total program funding level for the competition is $1,000,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement indicates an anticipated six awards.
What is the maximum size of an individual award?
Individual awards can be as large as $250,000.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan to provide matching resources in accordance with program rules.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 15.805, Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes.
Who is eligible to receive an award (the official applicant/recipient)?
Awards can be made only to Water Research Institutes or Centers established under Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act and included on the official USGS list of institutes.
Can faculty or investigators outside the institute network participate?
Yes. Investigators at any U.S. institution of higher learning may propose and lead projects, as long as the application is submitted through an eligible Water Research Institute or Center.
Does this mean the institute must submit the application even if the project lead is at another university?
Yes. The opportunity structure described indicates that the application must be submitted through an eligible Water Research Institute or Center, even if the investigator proposing and leading the work is based at another U.S. institution of higher learning.
Why does the program route awards through Water Research Institutes or Centers?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.805 and reflects a program structure that routes awards through designated water research institutes and centers, while still encouraging broad university participation through institute-submitted proposals.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed for this announcement is January 18, 2011.
What was the proposal closing date?
The proposal closing date listed is March 10, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is listed as archived on April 9, 2011.
Who was the listed contact for questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listed grant specialist contact is Kimberly Dove.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Kimberly Dove was listed with the phone number 703-648-7487 for questions or issues accessing the full announcement.
What agencies are involved in running the competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources.
What does "regional or interstate" mean in the context of this program?
In the context provided, it means the research should address water problems that go beyond a single state, including issues that cross political boundaries or have shared impacts across multiple states.
What types of outcomes or impacts does the program seem to be aiming for?
Based on the description, the program aims for research that improves understanding and management of water availability at a regional scale, including practical insights relevant to water supply development, water quality improvement for use, conservation, and demand management.
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