Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes

 

To provide financial support to Water Resources Research Institutes located at designated State universities in each of the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia for research, information transfer and student training on one or more aspects of priority water problems.

Active 15.805 U.S. Geological Survey, Department of The Interior A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 For the Annual Base Grants the program anticipates receiving 54 applications and issuing 54 awards. For the National Competitive Grants the program anticipates receiving 154 pre-proprosals of those inviting 30 to submit full proposals and issuing 5 awards. For the Annual Base Grants the program received 54 applications and issued 54 awards. For the National Competitive Grants the program received 158 pre-proposals, invited 30 pre-proposals to submit full proposals and issued 3 awards.
Fiscal Year 2018 For the Annual Base Grants the program received 54 applications and issued 54 awards. For the National Competitive Grants the program received 161 pre-proposals, invited 30 pre-proposals to submit full proposals and issued 4 awards.
Fiscal Year 2019 For the Annual Base Grants the program received 54 applications and issued 54 awards. For the National Competitive Grants the program received 158 pre-proposals, invited 30 pre-proposals to submit full proposals and awarded 4 awards. Projects selected increased advanced our understanding of changes in the quantity and quality of water resources, development of methods for better estimation of water supply, both surface and groundwater, including estimation of the physical and/or economic supply of water.
Fiscal Year 2020 For the Annual Base Grants the program received 54 applications and issued 54 awards. For the National Competitive Grants the program received 70 proposals and awarded 4 projects. For the Aquatic Invasive Species Competitive Grants the program received 15 proposals and awarded 5 projects. Projects selected Increased our understanding of changes in the quantity and quality of water resources, development of methods for better estimation of water supply, both surface and groundwater, including estimation of the physical and/or economic supply of water.
Fiscal Year 2021 Received 54 base grant proposals and 86 (43 general, 4 AIS, and 39) PFAS competitive proposals. Of these, 7 general, 4 AIS, and 4 PFAS proposals were funded. Projects selected increased our understanding of changes in the quantity and quality of water resources, development of methods for better estimation of water supply, both surface and groundwater, including estimation of the physical and/or economic supply of water. Each of these are 3 year awards.
Fiscal Year 2022 Received 54 base grant proposals and 61 (23 general, 9 AIS, and 27) PFAS competitive proposals. It is anticipated that 8 general, 6 AIS, and 10 PFAS proposals will be funded. Projects selected increased our understanding of changes in the quantity and quality of water resources, development of methods for better estimation of water supply, both surface and groundwater, including estimation of the physical and/or economic supply of water. Each of these are 3 year awards.
Fiscal Year 2023 Received 54 base grant proposals and 61 (27 general, 10 AIS, and 33 PFAS) competitive proposals. It is anticipated that 6 general, 5 AIS, and 10 PFAS proposals will be funded. Proposals submitted address our understanding of changes in the quantity and quality of water resources, development of methods for better estimation of water supply, both surface and groundwater, including estimation of the physical and/or economic supply of water with projected climate change and with socioeconomic considerations. Each of these are 3 year awards.
Fiscal Year 2024 54 base grant proposals are anticipated and approximately 70 competitive proposals. We anticipate awarding between 5 and 10 awards for each program. Projects selected will increase our understanding of changes in the quantity and quality of water resources, development of methods for better estimation of water supply, both surface and groundwater, including estimation of the physical and/or economic supply of water. Each of these are 3 year awards. 2021 amendments were codified here. 42 U.S. Code § 10303 - Water resources research and technology institutes | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute (cornell.edu), Title Water Resources Research Act, Part 42, Section 103301-10310
Public Law 117-58 One University Water Research Institute is authorized in each State and other jurisdictions specified in Section 104. Other colleges and universities within a State are encouraged to participate in the program in cooperation with the designated Institute. Researchers at qualified universities and colleges in the State through the designated Institute for the State. Proposed Research and Information Transfer Program application responsive to instructions issued by the U.S. Geological Survey. Preapplication coordination is required. Formula Grant Program: Requires each Institute to collaborate with State interests in defining research priorities and to coordinate with other Institutes in the region to avoid duplication of effort. Competitive Grant Program: Requires that the Institutes collectively collaborate with the Geological Survey in setting research priorities. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 and Department of the Interior regulations 2 CFR Part 1402 and 43 CFR Part 12. Application form Standard Form (SF) 424 must be used. The application requirements as contained in the announcement package and the above regulations must be used for this program. Applications may be made only through the internet site http://www.grants.gov. Formula Grant Program: Geological Survey approves or rejects, in part or as a whole, the program submitted by each State Institute. The State Institutes are notified of any amendments necessary to obtain Geological Survey approval. Competitive Grant Program: Geological Survey conducts a formal review and selection procedure and approves or reject applications as a whole. Notification of an award is by receipt of a grant or cooperative agreement from a U.S. Geological Survey contracting officer. Base grant proposals were due May 18, 2023. Nationally competitive proposals were due April 27, 2023. 90 days. Formula Grant Program: Deficiencies noted by the Geological Survey can normally be corrected by the State Institutes. Competitive Grant Program: None. None. Competitive Grant Program: Relevance to announced priorities, technical merit, prospects of attaining objectives in period specified and potential for student training. This program has two parts: a mandatory formula grant program and a competitive project grant program. The mandatory grant program provides the State Institutes with funds to support a State and regional program of water resources research and information transfer. This may include basic or applied research, setting up conferences to discuss research needs or results, conduct of research, information dissemination, and training of students as a byproduct of research. In general the funds are used to study regional, State, or local water problems, but the results may often have national significance. The competitive project grant program supports research focused on water problems of a regional or interstate nature and which relate to program priorities identified jointly by the State Institutes and the Geological Survey. Federal funds cannot be used for (1) formal instructional activities and general education, and (2) the cost of permanent buildings, either directly or indirectly. Performance Reports: Recipients are responsible for monitoring performance for each award and sub-award under this program in accordance with 2 CFR 200. Recipients are subject to the audit requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F. Directors of the State Institutes are responsible for conduct of programs and maintaining books and records reflecting financial and technical transactions of the program. Records shall be retained and made available for audit for three years after submission of final financial report. Statutory Formula: Title 42 U.S.C. 10303(c) and (g) 42 U.S.C. 10303(c) and (g)

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award. None/Not specified. Tanja Williamson
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 326
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tnwillia@usgs.gov
Phone: 5024137699 http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/ 14-0804-0-1-306 (Formula Grants) FY 22$7,624,890.00; FY 23 est $8,370,000.00; FY 24 est $6,870,000.00; FY 21$1,276,883.00; FY 20$1,668,638.00; FY 19$2,146,323.00; FY 18$1,000,000.00; FY 17$6,200,000.00; - (Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$2,000,000.00; FY 23 est $1,860,000.00; FY 24 est $2,859,999.00; FY 21$1,500,000.00; FY 20$1,500,000.00; FY 19$901,495.00; FY 18$5,200,000.00; - (Formula Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 22$2,652,950.00; FY 23 est $4,327,465.00; FY 24 est $2,999,997.00; FY 21$7,125,000.00; FY 20$7,125,000.00; FY 19$5,263,095.00; - (Project Grants (for specified projects)) FY 22$2,500,000.00; FY 23 est $4,185,000.00; FY 24 est $4,184,999.00; FY 21$2,000,000.00; FY 20$1,000,000.00; FY 19$0.00; - Past Fiscal Year (2022): $13,000,000: base grants in FY22 will be $133,770 and competitive awards will range up to $300,000 per award. Current Fiscal Year (2023): $15,500,000: base grants in FY23 will be $146,840 and competitive awards will range up to $310,000 per award. Budget Fiscal Year (2024): $15,000,000: base grants in FY24 will be $120,526 and competitive awards will range up to $300,000 per award. 2024 estimates are subject to availability of appropriations. Rule, 30 CFR Part 401, 50 FR 27203, June 7, 1993; Geological Survey Request for Applications under the Water Resources Research Institute Grant Program (Section 104), Announcement G17AS00017, December 2015 at https://niwr.net. Applications under the Water Resources Research National Competitive Grant Program, Announcement No. G16AS200017, December, 2015 at https://niwr.net and http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php Fiscal Year 2017 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates funding projects that focus on water problems and issues of a State or are a regional or interstate concern. Program funded water research on topics of water quality: 1) Fate and Ecological Impacts of Pharmaceuticals in a Temperate Stream Dominated by Wastewater Effluent; water availability: 2) The use of NMR Logging Measurements to Estimate Hydraulic Conductivity in Glacial Aquifers; and water treatment: 3) Hydrodynamic-Enhancement of Nitrate Attenuation by Integrating Reactive Biobarriers into Shallow, Open Water Treatment Wetlands.
Fiscal Year 2018 Selected projects for funding included: 1) Assessing Microplastic Pollution in the Mississippi River System and at Oyster Reefs in the Mississippi Sound Estuary; 2) Importance of Bioavailability of Multiple Mercury Sources for Environmental Applications of Stable Isotopes; 3) Fate and Impacts of Silver Nanoparticles in Treatment Wetlands; 4) Measurements and Modeling to Improve Prediction of Vulnerability of Coastal Water Resources and Ecosystems to Salinization by Storm Surges and Sea-Level Rise
Fiscal Year 2019 Projects that were funded advanced our understanding of changes in the quantity and quality of water resources, development of methods for better estimation of water supply, both surface and groundwater, including estimation of the physical and/or economic supply of water.
Fiscal Year 2020 264 funded water resources research projects to advance our understanding of changes in the quantity and quality of water resources, development of methods for better estimation of water supply, both surface and groundwater, including estimation of the physical and/or economic supply of water.
Fiscal Year 2021 54 annual base-grant awards were provided, ranging from $125,000 - $375,000 ($125,000 per state/territory). These funds are used to facilitate local research and communication about water resources. 15 competitive awards, approximately $250,000 each were awarded for research on national issues of water resources, including but not limited to aquatic invasive species (AIS) and PFAS.
Fiscal Year 2022 54 annual base-grant awards will be provided, ranging from $133,770 - $401,310 ($133,770 per state/territory). These funds will be used to facilitate local research and communication about water resources, including 253 independent research projects. It is anticipated that 23 competitive awards, approximately $250,000 each will be awarded for research on national issues of water resources, including but not limited to aquatic invasive species (AIS) and PFAS.
Fiscal Year 2023 54 annual base-grant awards will be provided, ranging from $146,840 - $440,520 ($146,840 per state/territory). These funds will be used to facilitate local research and communication about water resources, including more than 250 independent research projects. It is anticipated that 21 competitive awards, approximately $300,000 each, will be awarded for research on national issues of water resources, including but not limited to aquatic invasive species (AIS) and PFAS.
Fiscal Year 2024 It is anticipated that 54 annual base-grant awards will be provided, in similar amounts to previous years. These funds will be used to facilitate local research and communication about water resources. Funding for competitive awards will be a function of what is appropriated for this program.