FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination

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Opportunity number
G26AS00110
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Not on record

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Category
  • Natural Resources
Eligible applicants
  • Other
Points of contact

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Geological Survey is soliciting applications for the FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination award, a cooperative agreement supporting water resources research, with an application deadline of September 30, 2026. Eligibility is restricted to designated Water Resources Research Act Institutes or Centers at institutions of higher education; applicants must contact the Grants Specialist for confirmation of designated status. No cost sharing is required. The USGS anticipates making approximately 8 to 10 awards; specific award amounts will be provided by the Grants Specialist and are not disclosed in the published announcement. The anticipated project performance period runs from September 30, 2026, through September 30, 2028. As a cooperative agreement, the USGS expects substantial involvement in funded projects.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 5:00 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026, and must include Standard Form 424, SF-424A or SF-424C, a Project Abstract Summary (one page maximum, 3,500 characters, plain language), DOI R&D Current and Pending Support and Biographical Sketch forms, a detailed Project Narrative addressing the research problem, objectives, methods, planned products, and dissemination strategy, and a comprehensive Budget Narrative with itemized budget sheets justified under 2 CFR 200 Subpart E. All applicants except natural persons must register in SAM.gov and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier before submitting. Recipients must comply with Federal Financial Reports (SF-425), program performance reports, geospatial data standards per the Geospatial Data Act of 2018, and FFATA sub-award reporting for sub-awards of $30,000 or more. The Assistance Listing is 15.805. Contact for award amount details: Christian Schmidt, cgschmidt@usgs.gov.

Synopsis

Water Resource Research Act (WRRA) coordination award to support efforts toward water resources research.

Eligibility

Proposals only accepted from designated Water Resources Research Act Institutes or Centers at institutions of higher education. See email from Grants Specialist.

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