Water Research and Community Collaboration Grant Opportunity
GrantID: 75907
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
This grant opportunity supports research and collaborative projects focused on improving water resources and related environmental challenges. Funding is available for projects that benefit communities, ecosystems, and decision-makers by advancing practical knowledge, applied research, and locally relevant solutions. The overall intent of the funding is to encourage partnerships, innovation, and learning that lead to better water management practices and long-term sustainability.
Grants are available for work conducted within a single U.S. state, with an emphasis on projects that address statewide or regional water concerns. Eligible applicants may include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, small businesses, and individuals, depending on the nature of the project. In some cases, applicants are expected to collaborate across disciplines or combine academic research with local or community-based expertise to ensure that funded work is both scientifically sound and practically useful.
Funding may be used to support research activities, data collection, analysis, community engagement, pilot projects, student involvement, and the dissemination of findings. Projects that integrate scientific knowledge with real-world applications, policy relevance, or community needs are especially encouraged. The grants are designed to foster learning, capacity building, and solutions that can be shared or scaled beyond a single site.
Award amounts typically range from approximately $5,000 to $25,000 for short-term or collaborative projects, while student-focused research awards may offer funding of up to about $10,000. These funds can help offset costs such as research materials, travel for fieldwork, stipends, and other project-related expenses.
Overall, this funding opportunity benefits recipients by providing financial support, visibility, and credibility for water-related work. It encourages innovation, supports emerging researchers and practitioners, and promotes projects that have meaningful environmental and community impacts within the eligible region.
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