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Bureau of Reclamation seeks innovative water treatment research proposals under DWPR Program

The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for innovative water treatment research under its Desalination and Water Purification Research (DWPR) Program. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior - Opportunity Details: - Solicits laboratory-scale and pilot-scale research projects to advance water treatment technologies - Focus is on reducing costs, energy requirements, and other barriers to treating impaired water for beneficial uses - Supports national priorities, including AI integration and water supply flexibility - Eligible Applicants: - Businesses, government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and individuals - Funding: - Up to $5,700,000 total available - Individual awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 - Laboratory-scale projects: up to $300,000, completed within 24 months - Pilot-scale projects: up to $800,000, completed within 36 months - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory-scale water treatment research projects (bench-scale studies, modeling, technology reviews) - Pilot-scale water treatment research projects (testing novel technologies at larger scale using natural water sources) - Unique Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; focus is on research and technology development - Cost sharing is encouraged but not required - Projects involving planning activities, construction of permanent facilities, or testing of established processes for site-specific data are not eligible - Emphasis on technology commercialization and widespread applicability - Notable Exclusions: - No procurement of specific products; opportunity is structured as a grant or cooperative agreement - Administrative or procedural details (e.g., contract vehicles) are excluded

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation's Desalination and Water Purification Research (DWPR) Program seeks to increase water supplies by reducing costs, energy requirements, and other barriers to treating impaired water for beneficial uses. This funding opportunity invites eligible applicants to conduct innovative laboratory and pilot-scale water treatment research. Projects should demonstrate widespread applicability and benefits, and provide a pathway for technology commercialization. Laboratory-scale projects involve bench-scale studies with small flow rates and should be completed within 24 months, while pilot-scale projects test technology practicality at larger scales with natural water sources and should be completed within 36 months.

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