The WRRC has extended the deadline for the FY 2023 Water Resources Research Act, Section 104(g) National Competitive Grants Program to March 29. Funded by the USGS, the Section 104(g) program has two funding opportunities: 104(g) General and PFAS, each with its own research priorities and RFP. The FY2023 RFPs have been published and include updated priorities. This year, the 104(g) General program priorities are national-scale evaluations of water budgets and integrating ongoing USGS research and data collection to assess socioeconomic and ecological vulnerabilities.
The PFAS program’s priorities are focused on media-specific methods, atmospheric sources, and processes oriented at the molecular level. Any investigator at an institution of higher learning in the U.S. is eligible to apply for a grant through a Water Research Institute or Center established under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984. The WRRC is the designated Water Resources Research Institute for Arizona. Proposals may be for projects of 1 to 3 years in duration and may request up to $310,000 (104(g) General) or $279,000 (PFAS) in federal funds with a 1:1 non-federal match. Submitting complete proposals to the WRRC is the first step in the process of applying for 104(g) program grants. Proposals must be submitted by email to program manager Michael Seronde (seronde@arizona.edu) prior to 5:00 PM MST, Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Visit the WRRC website for program information and application guidance.