Description
The Water Resources Research Act Program is a competitive grant program that focuses on water problems and issues of a regional or interstate nature. The program aims to promote collaboration between the USGS and university scientists in research on significant national and regional water resources issues. Proposals are sought on topics such as socioeconomics and water use, water-related hazards and public health, and exploration and advancement of understanding of harmful algae blooms. The program has a cost-sharing requirement, and applicants must match each federal dollar provided with at least one dollar from non-federal sources.
• Proposals must address a research priority and have a strong educational component.
• Proposals must include a statement of regional, interstate, or multi-state water problem and a description of the results or benefits of the proposed project.
• Proposals must demonstrate scientific merit and have a reasonable and adequate budget.
• Proposals must comply with the terms of the announcement and meet the eligibility requirements.