- State Water Resources Research Institute 104B Program
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 104(b) Water Resources Research Program, authorized under the Water Resources Research Act, supports applied, peer-reviewed research addressing critical water-resource challenges. The program aims to advance innovative solutions that improve water supply reliability, enhance understanding of water-related processes, and address emerging water issues of local, regional, and national significance. In addition to supporting high-quality research, the program promotes the training of future water scientists and engineers and encourages the dissemination of research findings to water managers, policymakers, and the public.
Proposals are invited from faculty, researchers, and collaborators whose work aligns with the program’s objectives. Interdisciplinary projects and efforts that foster collaboration across institutions and stakeholder groups are particularly encouraged.
- Current NOFO link: FY2026 (not released yet)
- Funding Criteria
- Funding is available annually for up to 50% of a student’s stipend
- All state universities of Florida are eligible to apply.
- Proposed projects should address water quality issues, with particular emphasis on microbial water quality.
- A 1:1 cost-share commitment is required and must be clearly documented in the Department Chair’s letter of support.
- Preference will be given to early-career faculty (Assistant and Associate Professors). Full Professors may be considered for funding if resources remain available.
- Each proposal must be submitted by a single Principal Investigator (PI). Multiple submissions from the same PI are not permitted.
- Proposals must clearly identify the federal funding agencies and programs that will be targeted for future proposal submissions based on the results generated through this program.
- Award recipients are required to submit two progress reports to the University of Florida: an 8-month progress report and a 12-month final report.
- Proposals must demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach and identify at least one collaborating investigator.
- For University of Florida submissions, the Principal Investigator (PI) is required to include at least one collaborator from a department other than their own. This requirement is intended to encourage interdisciplinary research and strengthen the competitiveness of future external funding proposals.
- Performance Expectations
- Recipients are expected to:
- Publish or submit at least one manuscript acknowledging the grant’s support during each year of funding.
- Submit at least one external proposal each fiscal year.
- Secure a federally funded research proposal within three years of receiving the award.
- Awards are generally intended to support projects for up to three years. Continued funding beyond each year is subject to the recipient meeting all performance expectations and the availability of funds.
- Funding is available annually for up to 50% of a student’s stipend.
- For additional information regarding proposal requirements, eligibility, deadlines, and submission procedures, please contact: Antar Jutla (ajutla@ufl.edu)
- Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants 104G Program
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 104(g) National Competitive Grants Program, authorized under the Water Resources Research Act, supports innovative research that addresses significant water-resource challenges of regional, interstate, and national importance. The program is designed to foster collaboration between university researchers and the USGS while advancing scientific understanding and management of the nation’s water resources.
The program encourages high-impact, interdisciplinary research that improves water availability assessments, water quality protection, hydrologic forecasting, ecosystem sustainability, and the understanding of emerging water-resource issues. In addition to advancing water science, the 104(g) program promotes the training of future scientists and engineers and facilitates the transfer of research findings to resource managers, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Proposals are invited from faculty members, researchers, and collaborative teams whose work aligns with current USGS national research priorities. Investigators at accredited institutions of higher education may apply through their state Water Resources Research Institute. Collaborative and innovative projects that address pressing water-resource needs are particularly encouraged.
For additional information regarding proposal requirements, eligibility, deadlines, and submission procedures, please contact: Antar Jutla (ajutla@ufl.edu)