FY25 104(g) Nationally Competitive Grants Application Deadline

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR), has released its annual Requests for Proposals (RFPs) under the National Competitive Grants Program (104g). This year’s program includes opportunities in three key areas: 104g General, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).

These grants are open to investigators at institutions of higher education whose work addresses water-related research needs of regional and national significance. Proposals must be submitted through the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) in the applicant’s state or territory.

Applications, including the full proposal, must be submitted to grants.gov by the State WRRI prior to the 5:00 PM Eastern Time, September 30, 2025, closing date.

Proposals must be submitted as a complete application package (full proposal, SF-424 and SF-424B, matching commitment letter, budget breakdown, budget justification, and budget summary) to grants.gov by the university that houses the Institute. PIs must coordinate with their respective Institutes prior to submission to allow time for the Institute to meet the deadlines of this program announcement.

On August 21st, WRRIs from across the country held an informational webinar (slides from webinar).

For more information, visit:

https://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php

Or contact your state’s WRRI.