The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources, requests proposals for research projects to improve and enhance the nation’s water supply and availability and promote the exploration of new ideas that address or expand our understanding of water problems. For the 2022 National Competitive Grants Program (104G), proposals must address one of four priority areas:
Proposals are sought on the topic of improving and enhancing the nation's water supply and availability, and promoting the exploration of new ideas that address or expand our understanding of water problems, including the following specific areas of inquiry (levels of priority or not assigned, and the order of listing does not indicate the level of priority):
- Abundance, location and persistence of legacy nutrients; and
- Trends of integrated processes, and
- Water Conflict
- See page 3 of RFP for further information
Any investigator at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for a grant through a Water Research Institute or Center established under the provisions of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984, as amended (http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php). Proposals involving substantial collaboration between the USGS and university scientists are encouraged. Proposals may be for projects of 1 to 3 years in duration with discreet 12-month budget periods, and may request up to $250,000 in federal funds. Investigators must match one non-federal dollar to each federal dollar requested.
Important: The deadline for submissions to the Nebraska Water Center is Tuesday, May 3, 2022 by 2 PM Central Time. Proposal (elements 1-14) listed on pages 10-12 of RFP must be submitted as one file in PDF format to the Nebraska Water Center. Format has been revised from previous years for those resubmitting.
You are required to ensure that your budget is correct and verified via OSP before submitting to NWC.
If you have any questions, please contact NWC program assistant Tricia Liedle, pliedle@nebraska.edu or 402-472-3305.