The Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center (MA WRRC) will keep you updated on the upcoming USGS 104(g) FY 2025 Funding Opportunity Announcement. This competitive grant program, authorized under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984, supports innovative, applied water resources research that addresses national and regional water challenges.
The 104(g) program focuses on:
- Water supply reliability and sustainability,
- Water quality and emerging contaminants,
- Aquatic ecosystem health,
- Water-related climate impacts, and
- Collaboration with federal, state, and local water management agencies.
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USGS 104g FY2025 Request for Proposals
We are excited to announce the release of the FY25 WRRA 104(g) Funding Opportunity Announcements. These funding opportunities cover important areas of research and support initiatives aimed at addressing critical water resource challenges.
Announcements:
- AIS Funding Opportunity (G25AS00483):
- Description: This funding opportunity focuses on projects related to Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) research and management.
- Link: AIS Funding Announcement
- PFAS Funding Opportunity (G25AS00484):
- Description: This funding opportunity is dedicated to projects addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in water resources.
- Link: PFAS Funding Announcement
- 104g (General) Funding Opportunity (G25AS00485):
- Description: This funding opportunity covers general water resources research projects under the WRRA 104(g) program.
- Link: General Funding Announcement
Important Dates:
- Proposals Due to Submit to WRRC: September 20, 2025, by 5 pm ET
- Proposals Due to Submit to USGS: September 30, 2025, by 5 pm ET
Please note that all proposals must be submitted through the WRRC. Therefore, please ensure that your proposal is sent to [email protected] no later than September 20, 2025. Also, please include funds in your budget to cover additional WRRC staff time in coordinating the project if funded. Please contact Timothy Randhir for more details at [email protected].
Contact Information: For inquiries or assistance, please contact Christian Schmidt, USGS WRRA Program Manager, at [email protected] or 208.861.2866.
We encourage researchers and stakeholders to explore these funding opportunities and submit proposals to contribute to advancing water resource research and management. Thank you for your interest and participation in these important initiatives!
Additionally, we highly encourage collaboration with USGS staff, as in previous years. Please carefully review the collaboration by federal employees section and Attachment 3 (104-g General only). It is important to note that a letter of support is required for all federal collaborations, regardless of whether they are funded. However, it is essential to emphasize that only the 104g-General proposals enable a funded USGS collaboration, as in previous years.
To access Attachment 3, please click on the grants.gov links provided for the funded opportunity. You will find Attachment 3 in the "Folder: Other Supporting Documents - Other Supporting Documents".