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U.S. Department of the Interior

FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination

Funds the coordination role of a state's designated water research institute, not a competed research project.

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Every state has a designated Water Resources Research Institute, set up under a federal act to organise water research within that state. This money supports the coordination side of that job β€” keeping the institute network running β€” rather than paying for a specific study.

The award description is thin: it names the Water Resources Research Act coordination role and says it supports "efforts tow…

A statutory coordination role for one of the designated state Water Resources Research Institutes under the Water Resources Research Act, not an open competition for a research project of the applicant's own choosing. Only an institute or center already designated under the Act, and hosted at a college or university, may take part.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: G26AS00110Source: www.grants.gov