This grant, administered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Secretary of the Interior, is for providing program funding to Water Resources Research Institutes. These Institutes, established under Section 104(a) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984, are located across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, with some serving additional U.S. affiliated islands. The purpose is to support water resources research nationwide, leveraging the existing network of these dedicated institutes to advance knowledge and solutions in water management. This annual competitive grant program ensures continued federal support for critical research infrastructure and initiatives addressing water challenges. It aims to foster scientific inquiry and practical applications in water resources.
Opportunity ID: 353612
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G24AS00536 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2024 (104g General) |
| 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 18, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2024 Applications, including the full proposal, must be submitted to grants.gov by the State Water Resources Research Institute prior to the 5:00 PM Eastern Time, May 30, 2024 closing date. Proposals must be submitted as a complete application package (full proposal, SF-424 and SF-424B, matching commitment letter, budget breakdown, budget justification and budget summary) to grants.gov by the university that houses the Institute. PI’s must coordinate with their respective Institutes prior to submission to allow time for the Institute to meet the deadlines of this program announcement. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2024 Applications, including the full proposal, must be submitted to grants.gov by the State Water Resources Research Institute prior to the 5:00 PM Eastern Time, May 30, 2024 closing date. Proposals must be submitted as a complete application package (full proposal, SF-424 and SF-424B, matching commitment letter, budget breakdown, budget justification and budget summary) to grants.gov by the university that houses the Institute. PI’s must coordinate with their respective Institutes prior to submission to allow time for the Institute to meet the deadlines of this program announcement. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,860,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $310,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Awards are available only to Water Resources Research Institutes established pursuant to the provisions of section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act and listed at http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php. However, any investigator at an institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for an award through a Water Resources Research Institute. The application, with full proposal along with the SF-424 and SF-424B and budget forms, must be submitted through grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) by the university at which the Institute is located. Proposals requesting matching funds from an Institute are authorized at the discretion of the Institute Director. |
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 (Public Law 98-242), as amended by Public Laws 101-397, 104-147, 106-374, 109-471, and 117–58. Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer program grants to Institutes established under the provisions of section 104(a) of the Act. Water Resources Research Institutes 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. The addresses of the 54 Institutes are available at https://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php. Responsibility for administration of the Water Resources Research Act Program has been delegated to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://water.usgs.gov/wrri/ |
| 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 353612 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_G24AS00536.pdf
Folder 353612 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment 2 – Focus Categories.pdf
Folder 353612 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment 3 – USGS_example_104gGeneral.pdf
Folder 353612 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 | G24AS00536 | WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2024 (104g General) | PKG00285923 | Apr 18, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353612 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353612 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353612 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353612 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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