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USGS Water Resources Research Act Coordination Award for FY2026

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for the FY2026 Water Resources Research Act (WRRA) Non-Competitive Coordination award to support water resources research and coordination activities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Office of External Research - Eligible Applicants: - Designated Water Resources Research Act Institutes or Centers at institutions of higher education - Products/Services Requested: - Coordination and support for water resources research - Activities include research, hazard and risk assessment, dissemination of results, and compliance with federal geospatial data standards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on rigorous science, transparent communication, hazard and risk assessment, strategic use of artificial intelligence, and natural resource stewardship - Proposals must include detailed project narratives and budget justifications - Compliance with federal geospatial data standards, including metadata and checking for existing data before collecting new data - No cost sharing required - Substantial federal involvement through a cooperative agreement - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as the opportunity is focused on research and coordination rather than procurement of products.

Description

This funding opportunity is a Water Resource Research Act (WRRA) coordination award aimed at supporting efforts toward water resources research. It is intended to support water resources research through cooperative agreements with designated Water Resources Research Act Institutes or Centers at institutions of higher education. The program emphasizes rigorous science, transparent communication, hazard and risk assessment, strategic use of artificial intelligence, and natural resource stewardship. Applicants must be designated WRRA Institutes or Centers, and the award supports projects aligned with the State Water Resources Research Institute Program administered by the Office of External Research.

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