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DOI-USGS1 offers this federal opportunity for work related to Natural Resources, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.
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WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General)
DOI-USGS1 offers this federal opportunity for work related to Natural Resources, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.
Official application
Award
$0–$120,000
Deadline
November 12, 2026
26 days
No signup · Source checked 10/16/2026
Decision snapshot
Potential award
$0–$120,000
Official deadline
November 12, 2026
26 days
Eligibility evidence
1 confirmed criterion
5 checks available
Application load
High effort
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Eligibility requirementsQuestion 1 of 5
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This is an explainable self-assessment, not a win probability or legal determination. Hard eligibility conflicts are never averaged against softer program-fit signals. Always verify the official notice.
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Geography
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Grant-writer assessment
Understand the opportunity
Start with the practical interpretation. Open the complete source narrative when you need the underlying detail.
What the funder is trying to accomplish
A specific statement of funder intent has not yet been editorially reviewed. Use the official description and program priorities as the controlling source.
Strong-fit project signals
Projects should demonstrate a direct, substantive connection to Natural Resources, Research. This is directional guidance, not an eligibility determination.
What reviewers may prioritize
Review criteria have not yet been captured. Do not assume general best practices replace the scoring criteria in the official notice.
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What this grant funds
This Program Announcement is issued under the provisions of section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-242), as amended by Public Laws 101-397, 104-147, 106-374, 109-471, and 117–58. Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer program grants to Institutes established under the provisions of section 104(a) of the Act. Water Resources Research Institutes have been established in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. The Institute in Guam also serves the Federated States of Micronesia and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Institute in Hawaii also serves American Samoa. The addresses of the 54 Institutes are available at https://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php . Responsibility for administration of the Water Resources Research Act Program has been delegated to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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Decision economics
Size the opportunity
Use the source facts below to judge whether the likely return justifies the application effort.
- Award range
- $0–$120,000
- Total program funding
- $462,500
- Expected awards
- 4
- Geography
- National
- Cost share
- Required
- Assistance listing
- Not specified
Mission alignment
Compare your program with Natural Resources, Research.
Geographic fit
National
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Working plan
Build the application
The generated milestones are planning aids. Only the official notice establishes required dates.
Requirements captured
- Other requirements
- Only Water Resources Research Institutes established under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 are eligible to apply. These Institutes are located at universities in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. The Institute in Guam also serves the Federated States of Micronesia and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Institute in Hawaii also serves American Samoa. Applications not eligible for funding: Applications for research on health effects involving human subjects. Applications for research involving oceanography (estuarine research applications are acceptable). Applications for research that do not meet program objectives as outlined. Applications submitted by an Institute or Center that has not met reporting requirements on a previous award by the USGS. Participation by federal employees: Federal employees may, and are encouraged to, collaborate with college or university investigators in this program. Federal employees may not serve as a principal investigator (PI) but may serve as a Co- PI. Federal employees and agencies may not receive federal funds for any purpose under these awards. Federal employees and agencies may not serve as a source of matching funds under these awards.
- Submission system
- Grants.gov
- Attachments
- Foa_Content_of_G27AS00164.pdf, 104g-budget-sheet.xlsx, 104g-instructions, Special Terms and Conditions - WRRA 104g 2026.pdf, UAS, budget-justification-bad-example, budget-justification-good-example, budget-justification.docx
- Contact
- Geological Survey · sara_roser@ios.doi.gov · 916-278-9331
Official deadline
November 12, 2026
High effort based on requirements currently captured.
Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.
Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.
Draft the narrative and detailed budget.
Complete compliance review and collect attachments.
Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.
05Past behaviorCompare historical awardsHistorical patterns provide context, but do not predict or guarantee future funding decisions.
No licensed historical awards are currently linked to this opportunity.
06Audit trailVerify the evidenceSee where the facts came from, when they were checked, and what has materially changed.
Source record
What “source verified” means
The official record was successfully checked. Verification does not mean every eligibility or application field has been extracted. Read the methodology →
- Verification
- verified
- Source
- grants gov
- Last checked
- 10/16/2026, 1:18:23 PM
- Content updated
- 10/1/2026, 3:31:42 PM
- Review
- Automated normalization; not yet expert-reviewed
Material changes
No material source changes have been recorded since tracking began.
Verify before applying. Official funder documents control. Derived analysis and preparation dates should not replace the notice.
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General).
Is WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General) currently open?
Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is November 12, 2026, with 26 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/16/2026.
How much funding does WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General) provide?
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General) lists $0–$120,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $462,500. DOI-USGS1 expects to make approximately 4 awards, although the final number may vary.
Who can apply to WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General)?
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.
Does WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General) require matching funds?
Yes. A cost-share or matching requirement is recorded for WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General). Confirm the required percentage, eligible contribution types, documentation, and whether the commitment must be secured at submission—the current summary should not replace the official budget rules.
What should I prepare before applying to WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General)?
High effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from November 12, 2026 using the preparation plan above.