Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program

The Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program is a national program that provides funding for research on water resources issues. The program is administered by the U.S. Geological Survey and is open to Water Research Institutes or Centers established pursuant to the provisions of section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act. The program focuses on water problems and issues of a regional or interstate nature and requires a 1:1 match of federal funds. Proposals are sought on topics such as improving and enhancing the nation's water supply, evaluating innovative approaches to water treatment, and developing methods for better estimation of water supply. • Evaluation of innovative approaches to water treatment, infrastructure design, retrofitting, maintenance, management, and replacement • Exploration and advancement of our understanding of changes in the quantity and quality of water resources in response to a changing climate, population shifts, and land use changes • Development of methods for better estimation of water supply, both surface and groundwater • Development and evaluation of processes and governance mechanisms for integrated surface/ground water management • Evaluation and assessment of conservation practices