The Water Research Foundation
Denver, CO Sponsored Programs
- UEI
- NHEJRRT1QRN7
- CAGE
- 5MUW8
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 6666 W Quincy Ave, Denver, CO 80235, USA
- Website
- waterrf.org
- Founded
- 1966
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Specialized Consumer Services
- SIC code
- 86 Membership Organizations
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | -$4,237 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project ER18-5053, estcp | Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity (USACE) | $986,214 |
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | 2315479 | $0 | |
| Regents Of The University Of Michigan | 2344230 | $153,081 |
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About the company
The Water Research Foundation is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since 2009, focused on water research and innovation. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the foundation supports critical research initiatives in water science, environmental protection, and water resource management through federal grant awards. Located in Denver, Colorado, the organization works closely with academic institutions and federal agencies to advance water-related research and develop actionable solutions for complex water management challenges.
Through its Sponsored Programs Division, The Water Research Foundation has secured multiple significant federal grants from the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development, primarily in areas of water treatment, public health protection, and environmental risk assessment. Recent grant awards demonstrate the foundation's expertise in addressing complex water-related issues, including antimicrobial resistance characterization in wastewater treatment plants, water reuse innovation, unregulated organic chemical risk assessment, and virus removal in water treatment processes. The foundation collaborates extensively with academic partners such as Virginia Tech, Arizona State University, University of Colorado Boulder, and others to conduct comprehensive research. Grant projects involve developing advanced tools for wastewater epidemiology, quantitative microbial risk assessment, treatment process modeling, and creating resources to support water reuse efforts nationwide. The research typically includes field studies, data collection, risk assessment frameworks, and stakeholder engagement, with the ultimate goal of improving water quality, public health protection, and environmental sustainability across diverse contexts.
Quick answers
Is The Water Research Foundation registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. The Water Research Foundation's SAM.gov registration is active through January 27, 2027.
What is The Water Research Foundation's most recent federal award?
The Water Research Foundation's most recent federal grant award is The purpose of the project is to characterize exposure potentials of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic… (84082801), from Office of Grants and Debarment (EPA), on August 1, 2024.
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- Federal contract awards
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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