Applications for USGS 104G Grant Program due February 15

The Arkansas Water Resources Center is soliciting preproposals for the U.S. Geological Survey 104G Federal Competitive Grant Program.

Program Objectives and Priorities

This program focuses on water problems and issues of a regional and interstate nature beyond those of concern to only a single State. The following are objectives and priorities of the 104G program:

• promotes collaboration between the USGS and university scientists
• includes a strong educational component such as student support
• relates to improving and enhancing the nation’s water supply and availability and on the exploration of new ideas that address our understanding of water problems

Eligibility

All investigators at an institution of higher learning are eligible to apply. However, in Arkansas, preproposals must funnel through the Arkansas Water Resources Center, as the State’s National Institute for Water Resources under which this program is a part.

Funding

Funds have not yet been appropriated for this program for FY2019. The Government’s obligation under this program is contingent upon the availability of funds.

The maximum amount of federal funds that can be requested is $250,000. The project can range from one to three years, with multiple-year projects being fully funded with FY2019 funds, if available.

Matching funds must be met at a 1:1 match, meaning for every dollar of federal funds requested, one dollar of matching funds must be provided.

Please thoroughly read the draft RFP for more information. We will post the final RFP when it becomes available.

Deadline

We anticipate the preproposals will be due February 15 by 4:00 pm CST. This date might change due to the current government shutdown. All preproposals must be submitted to Erin Scott at erins@uark.edu. Faculty at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville must also submit documentation in RazorGrant prior to the preproposal deadline.