RFP for FY2025 104g Research Projects Coming Soon
The US Geological Survey (USGS) Water Resources Research Act Program will soon release the request for proposals (RFP) on Grants.gov for two key programs: the National Competitive Grants (104g) General Program and the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program. RFP approval for a third program, the 104g PFAS Program, is still under review by the Office of Management and Budget. Updates on these RFPs will be provided as additional information becomes available. As in previous years, FY2025 awards will be made “subject to the availability of funds.”
The 104g General Program supports research on regional or national water issues identified as priorities by the Secretary of the Interior. Historically, $1.5 million in federal funds are available, with a required 1:1 match with non-federal dollars. The program promotes collaboration between the USGS and university researchers. Past projects have addressed topics such as water supply, innovative treatment technologies, the dynamics of hydrological events, approaches for integrated water management, and the evaluation of conservation practices.
The 104g AIS Program historically provides roughly $1 million annually in matching federal funds for research focused on the ecological, hydrological, and socioeconomic impacts of aquatic invasive species on lakes and rivers in the Upper Mississippi Basin.
Proposal Submissions:
Faculty and research personnel at any of Arizona’s three state universities may submit 104g grant proposals. Full proposals must be submitted through the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC). Once the official RFPs are published, the WRRC anticipates a three-week window for proposal preparation. Investigators are strongly encouraged to begin preparing their applications early in anticipation of this tight timeline.
Please note: This is a pre-announcement only. No applications are being accepted at this time. The official RFPs have not yet been published. Interested applicants should monitor Grants.gov and the WRRC website for updates. For your reference, the prior year 104g General and 104g AIS funding opportunities can be viewed at G24AS00536 and G24AS00534.