WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM ANNUAL BASE GRANTS FISCAL YEAR 2024

The Water Resources Research Act Program is providing annual base grants to support research in water resources. The program is open to 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. The program has a cost share requirement, and each applicant must match each Federal dollar provided with not less than one dollar from non-federal sources. The program aims to improve water supply reliability, explore new ideas that address water problems, and expand understanding of water and water-related phenomena. Some key points to consider: * The program is 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. * The program requires a match of at least one non-federal dollar for every federal dollar awarded. * The program has a cost share requirement, and the matching funds may contain indirect costs and non-federal salaries and benefits. * The program is open to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. * The program has a reporting requirement, and recipients must submit an Annual Program Report summarizing their activities during the reporting period.