Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes

To provide financial support to Water Resources Research Institutes located at designated State universities in each of the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia for research, information transfer and student training on one or more aspects of priority water problems.

One University Water Research Institute is authorized in each State and other jurisdictions specified in Section 104. Other colleges and universities within a State are encouraged to participate in the program in cooperation with the designated Institute.

Competitive Grant Program: Relevance to announced priorities, technical merit, prospects of attaining objectives in period specified and potential for student training.

Statutory Formula: Title 42 U.S.C. 10303(c) and (g), Part U.S.C., Subpart 10303,Public Law (c) and (g).42 U.S.C. 10303(c) and (g)Matching requirements are 1:1 to this assistance listing.

Fiscal year 2025: 54 annual base-grant awards were provided, ranging from $146,052 - $438,156 ($146,052 per state/territory).? These funds will be used to facilitate local research and communication about water resources, including more than 250 independent research projects.???? 21 competitive awards, approximately $309,000 - $348,000 each, will be awarded for research on national issues of water resources, including but not limited to aquatic invasive species (AIS) and PFAS. Fiscal year 2026: 54 annual base-grant awards were provided, ranging from $202,850 - $608,550 ($202,850 per state/territory).? These funds will be used to facilitate local research and communication about water resources, including more than 250 independent research projects.???? 13 competitive awards, approximately $102,000 - $309,000 each, will be awarded for research on national issues of water resources, including but not limited to PFAS.