USGS 104g FY2024 Request for Proposals
We are excited to announce the release of the FY24 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 (G24AS00534):
- Description: This funding opportunity focuses on projects related to Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) research and management.
- Link: AIS Funding Announcement
- PFAS Funding Opportunity (G24AS00535):
- 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 (G24AS00536):
- 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: May 20, 2024, by 5pm ET
- Proposals Due to Submit to USGS: May 30, 2024, by 5 pm ET
Please note that all proposals must be submitted through the WRRC. Therefore, please ensure that your proposal is sent to wrrc@umass.edu no later than May 20, 2024. 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 randhir@umass.edu.
Contact Information: For inquiries or assistance, please contact Christian Schmidt, USGS WRRA Program Manager, at cgschmidt@usgs.gov 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".
Update: USGS Announces FY 2024 104b Request for Proposals (RFP)
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has officially announced the Fiscal Year 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP). This opportunity is now available and can be accessed at the following link: USGS Water Resources Research Institute Program - 104b - FY2024 Request for Proposals.
USGS Water Resources Research Institute Program - 104b -FY2024 Request for Pre-Proposals
Pre-Proposals due 2/20/2024
The Full Proposals deadline is anticipated to be March 30, 2024
The Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center (MA WRRC) invites pre-proposals for the U.S. Geological Survey's Water Resources Annual Institute Program (WRIP) for Fiscal Year 2024. Eligible projects include seed projects to develop new and innovative research; research projects that respond to water resources research needs of state or regional importance; and information transfer activities for water resources protection. Refer to for more details on research priorities and topics.
Proposals accepted for $5,000, $15,000 or $50,000 one-year projects.
The application deadline for pre-proposals is February 20, 2024.
The full proposal deadline is anticipated to be March 30, 2024.
You can refer to the previous year's RFP documents to familiarize yourself with the requirements and guidelines.
Kindly be aware that there can be updates or changes in the upcoming RFP, so it's important to remain informed about the official announcement.
We encourage proposals:
- From PIs who are from historically underrepresented or underserved groups in STEM and from institutions that serve majority minority populations.
- That increases diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, which intersect with water research and resources.
Please fill out this form to submit your pre-proposal.
Awards are subject to the federal 1:1 matching requirement. The anticipated start date for funded projects is September 1, 2024.
Note that we do not need your institution’s grants and contracts office’s approval at this stage. It will be required for full proposals.
Pre-proposals will be reviewed by the WRRC, and invitations for full proposals will be sent by February 29, 2024. If you receive an invitation to submit a full proposal, you must commit to confirm within 2 days of the invitation message that you will submit a full proposal.
Final MA WRRC awards are contingent upon Congressional approval of FY 2024 funding for the National Water Institute Program
Please email @email or call (413) 545-3969 for specific questions.