Each year, IWW administers two grant programs that are funded by the
USGS through the Water Resources Research Act. For more background information
on the link between IWW and the USGS read the partnerships
section of our Web site.
The National Competitive Grants Program (104(G)) supports research
on water problems and issues of a regional or interstate nature. Any
investigator at an institution of higher learning in the United States
is eligible to apply -- IWW will help facilitate the application process
for applicants from Oregon universities and colleges. The program encourages
projects that involve collaboration between universities and the USGS.
The USGS web site has a compilation
of the abstracts from projects awarded each year.
The State Small Grants Program (104(B)) support projects related
to critical water issues in each state. IWW administer the grants awarded
in Oregon. Only faculty at Oregon universities and colleges are eligible
to apply. IWW annually releases an RFP for these grants and organizes
a selection committee to review proposals. Grants require a 2:1 match
of non-federal funds. In recent years, IWW has supplemented the USGS funds with
additional funding from the Water and Watersheds
Initiative.
The RFP for Small Grants is usually release in October of each year.
