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natural_resources · DOI-USGS1

FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination

Geological Survey · G26AS00110

50 days left

Expected Awards

8

Deadline

September 30, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

USGS Water Resources Research Act non-competitive grants fund 8 state water research institutes for ongoing water resources research — formula funding to designated state institutes.

Who Should Apply

State Water Resources Research Institutes designated under the WRRA.

Who Should NOT Apply

Non-designated institutions.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Must be designated state WRRA institute
  • 8 awards
  • Non-competitive formula funding

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Formula funding for designated state water research institutes. Not competitive.

Competitiveness: Not applicable — formula/designated.

What This Grant Funds

Water Resource Research Act (WRRA) coordination award to support efforts toward water resources research.

Attachments

Who Can Apply

Proposals only accepted from designated Water Resources Research Act Institutes or Centers at institutions of higher education. See email from Grants Specialist.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Expected Number of Awards
8
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: May 12, 2026
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 (50 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. See email from Grants Specialist.

Agency Contact

Sara Roser sroser@usgs.gov

sroser@usgs.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov