LEARN ABOUT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATIVE WATER RESEARCH:
Welcome to the Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center (MA WRRC) Funding Opportunities page. Here, you will find information on two key U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Water Resources Research Act (WRRA) grant programs that support innovative research on water resource challenges:
1. USGS 104(b) Base Grant Program
This annual, state-based funding supports:
✅ Applied water research to address state and regional issues
✅ Student training and workforce development in water sciences
✅ Collaboration with universities and agencies to enhance water management
🔗 Learn more about the 104(b) Grant
2. USGS 104(g) Competitive Grant Program
This nationally competitive program funds research that:
✅ Addresses critical, emerging water issues on a larger scale
✅ Supports interdisciplinary and multi-state collaborations
✅ Encourages partnerships with federal, state, and local water agencies
🔗 Learn more about the 104(g) Grant
Stay Updated & Apply
- New funding opportunities are announced annually—check back for updates!
- Review past funding announcements for reference while preparing proposals.
- Collaborate with USGS scientists and other researchers to strengthen your project.
- Explore USGS WRRA Research Priorities: The USGS WRRA Program Priorities (2020–2030) Circular outlines key focus areas for WRRA-funded research over the decade. Learn more by reviewing USGS Circular 1488.
For questions, please contact wrrc@umass.edu. We look forward to supporting impactful research that advances water sustainability and innovation!