The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) offers annual base grants under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to Water Resources Institutes or Centers established in each U.S. state and territory. This program aims to foster competent applied and peer-reviewed research that improves water supply reliability, explores new ideas addressing water problems, expands understanding of water phenomena, and brings new scientists into the field. Grants also support the dissemination of research results to water managers and the public. Institutes are required to cooperate with other colleges and organizations to develop statewide and regional water solutions. Projects should align with USGS’s national mission, focusing on water quality, quantity, availability, climate influence, and emerging needs. Institute Directors are responsible for submitting applications.
Opportunity ID: 353497
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G24AS00537 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM ANNUAL BASE GRANTS FISCAL YEAR 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.805 — Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,373,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $440,685 |
| Award Floor: | $146,895 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications will be accepted only from Institutes or Centers established pursuant to the provisions of Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984, as amended. The applicant may consider project proposals only from faculty members or affiliates at institutions of higher education in its State. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | This Program Announcement is issued under the provisions of section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (codified at 42 USC 10301 et seq.) and amended by Public Laws 101-397, 104-147, 106-374, 109-471, and 117-58. The Water Resources Research Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer program grants to Institutes established under the provisions of section (a) of the Act. Water Resources Institutes or Centers have been established 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. The Institute in Hawaii also serves American Samoa. Institute Directors or their designee(s) are responsible for submitting applications. Responsibility for administration of the State Water Resources Research Institute program has been delegated to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).Section 104(b) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 requires the Institutes or Centers to:(1) “plan, conduct, or otherwise arrange for competent applied and peer reviewed research that fosters –(A) improvements in water supply reliability;(B) the exploration of new ideas that – (i) address water problems; or (ii) expand understanding of water and water-related phenomena;(C) the entry of new research scientists, engineers, and technicians into water resources fields; and(D) the dissemination of research results to water managers and the public.(2) “cooperate closely with other colleges and universities in the State that have demonstrated capabilities for research, information dissemination, and graduate training in order to develop a statewide program designed to resolve State and regional water and related land problems.” (3) “cooperate closely with other institutes and other organizations in the region to increase the effectiveness of the institutes and for the purpose of promoting regional coordination.”Applications submitted under this Announcement are to be in furtherance of these objectives and promote the national mission and objectives of the U.S. Geological Survey which are focused on providing water-quality and -quantity information, understanding water availability, addressing the influence of climate on water resources, and responding to water-related emerging needs. Specific areas of emphasis are at the discretion of the individual Institute or Center Directors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sara Roser
sroser@usgs.gov Email:sroser@usgs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 353497 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_G24AS00537.pdf
Folder 353497 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment 2 – Focus Categories.pdf
Folder 353497 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment 1 – WRRA Special Terms and Conditions April 2024 with Geo.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sara Roser sroser@usgs.gov Email: sroser@usgs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.805 | G24AS00537 | WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM ANNUAL BASE GRANTS FISCAL YEAR 2024 | PKG00285829 | Apr 11, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353497 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353497 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353497 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353497 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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