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\u00a0<\/span>Water Resources Center<\/a><\/em>\u00a0<\/em>\/<\/span> Research<\/i><\/a>\u00a0\/<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”1.25rem” module_class=”coa-list” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ ul_line_height=”1.5rem” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#ffffff” header_3_font=”|||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#f1560e” header_3_font_size=”24px” background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/AU-Blue-Bar-Pillars-center-web-1280×72-1.png” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”110%” background_position=”top_right” custom_margin=”0px||1.5em||false|false” custom_padding=”0.75em|1em|0.25rem|1em|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_text_align_tablet=”center” header_2_text_align_phone=”left” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_size_tablet=”cover” header_3_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0.1rem” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.2rem” header_3_text_shadow_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”off|3px|||” border_color_bottom=”#489fad” border_style_bottom=”dotted” global_colors_info=”{}” background_image_height=”100%” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”1.25rem” module_class=”au-brand-title coa-list” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ ul_line_height=”1.5rem” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_3_font=”|||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#f1560e” header_3_font_size=”24px” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|1.5em|0px|1.5em|false|true” custom_margin_phone=”|1em||1em|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||1.5em||false|false” header_2_text_align_tablet=”center” header_2_text_align_phone=”center” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_3_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0.1rem” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.2rem” header_3_text_shadow_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The AWRRI\u2019s mission is to provide technical information relevant to the conservation and use of Alabama\u2019s water resources. The Alabama Water Resources Research Institute (AWRRI) is one of 54 water resources institutes nationwide authorized by the Federal Water Resources Research Act, administered by the US Geological Survey. The state-based Water Resources Research Institutes are located at land grant universities, like Auburn University, and promote research and information dissemination on the state\u2019s and nation\u2019s water resources problems.<\/span><\/p>\n The Alabama Water Resources Research Institute (AWRRI) is a university-based, interdisciplinary, problem-oriented research and technology center with support from the federal government that enables the program to address broad national needs and relevant industrial technology.<\/span><\/p>\n The WRRI\u00a0coordinates research programs that\u00a0are applicable to the solution of present and emerging water resources problems. 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Often such information must be obtained by means of scientific research. The Institute conducts a program that stimulates, sponsors, and provides for research, investigation, and experimentation in the fields of water and of resources as they affect water, and encourages the training of scientists in the fields related to water.<\/p>\n Successful management requires planning that not only has access to the best available scientific information, but also involves effective communication and coordination between individuals and groups.<\/p>\n A hallmark of the Institute is its commitment to program management. Continuing fiscal management to the project level and frequent contact with principal investigators and their Department Heads and Deans is bolstered by midyear detailed project reviews. Principal Investigators are specifically advised about information needs and schedules to meet reporting requirements of the granting agencies. 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It provides a variety of educational opportunities for students and helps them to develop an understanding of the problems of natural resource management at theoretical and practical levels. In many cases, students work on a particular aspect of a research project which then becomes the basis for their Master\u2019s theses or Doctoral dissertations.<\/p>\n The process of having a high level of activity by many people interactively engaged in advancing water science and solving water resources problems is an accumulating investment in human capital. People are training and being trained to deal with the even greater problems of the future. 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Faculty members or affiliates from any university or college in Alabama can submit proposals for up to $35,000 of federal funding (1:1 match with non-federal dollars required). See the section below for details and\u00a0 find the Request for Proposals (RFP) and supporting documents here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The goal of the AWRRI is to support research and training that is responsive to the identified priority problems of our state and region. We focus on research proposals that have a high probability of producing useful results and\/or attracting more adequate funding based on positive results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”1.25rem” module_class=”coa-list au-brand-title” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ ul_font_size=”1.2em” ul_line_height=”1.5rem” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_3_font=”|||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#F1560E” header_3_font_size=”24px” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||1.5em||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|1.5em|1.5em|1.5em|false|true” custom_margin_phone=”|1em||1em|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||1.5em||false|false” header_2_text_align_tablet=”center” header_2_text_align_phone=”center” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_3_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0.1rem” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.2rem” header_3_text_shadow_color=”#ffffff” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#00A597″ border_style_bottom=”dotted” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The National Institutes for Water Resources and U.S. Geological Survey award grants annually under the WRRA 104g National Competitive Grants Program<\/a>.\u00a0Virtually all \u201cnational\u201d water resources problems are covered. We focus on research proposals that have a high probability of producing useful results and\/or attracting more adequate funding based on positive results.<\/p>\n See the sections below for Fiscal Year 2025 details.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”2025 Statewide Competitive Grants Program” open_toggle_text_color=”#f1560e” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_background_color=”#efefef” icon_color=”#f26522″ open_icon_color=”#f26522″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ title_text_color=”#007399″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” body_ul_item_indent=”1em” body_link_text_color=”#007faa” body_link_font_size=”18px” body_ul_font=”|600|||||||” body_ul_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”700ms” custom_css_toggle_icon=”color:#f1560E!important;” border_radii=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#63b1bd” border_style_bottom=”dotted” border_color_left=”#f26522″ icon_color__hover=”#007faa” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” icon_font_size__hover=”18px” icon_font_size__hover_enabled=”on|hover” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” closed_toggle_background_color__hover=”#ffffff” border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” border_color_bottom__hover=”#f26522″ title_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” title_text_color__hover=”#f1560e” border_radii__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_width_left__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_width_left__hover=”5px” body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” body_link_text_color__hover=”#f26522″ custom_css_toggle_icon__hover_enabled=”on|hover” custom_css_toggle_icon__hover=”color:#007399!important;” open_icon_color__hover=”#007faa” open_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” open_icon_font_size__hover=”18px” open_icon_font_size__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_radii__hover=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px”]<\/p>\n \u00a0Update 4\/1\/2025: The call for proposals to the FY25 AWRRI Statewide Competitive Grant Program has closed.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The AWRRI aims to respond to identified water resources problems of the state and region and to encourage and broaden faculty participation in research and other scholarly pursuits. The AWRRI is obligated to fund proposals with a high probability of producing impactful results and having a strong potential of obtaining continued funding. Such projects will directly benefit the researcher, their profession, their students, and the Institute\u2019s overall mission.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Funding available:<\/b> $35,000 for 12 month projects (1:1 match with non-federal dollars required)<\/span><\/p>\n Open to: <\/strong>Faculty or affiliates of all academic institutions in Alabama<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Important dates: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Request for Proposals opens January 27, 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Proposals are due March 31, 2025 (4:45 pm CT)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Period of project performance: September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026 (unless changed by the USGS Program Office).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Priority funding areas<\/strong>: <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Application Materials:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n FY25 RFP for AWRRI Statewide Competitive Grants Program<\/a><\/p>\n Update 3\/3\/2025: A previous version of the RFP incorrectly limited the Proposal Synopsis and<\/i> Project Narrative to two pages collectively. The version linked here correctly limits the Proposal Synopsis to two pages and the Project Narrative to 10 pages.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n AWRRI 104b Proposal Budget Form<\/a><\/p>\n AWRRI 104b Proposal Budget Justification Form<\/a><\/p>\n DOI Covered UAS Assessment Guide<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Submissions:<\/strong><\/p>\n Update 4\/1\/2025: The call for proposals to the FY25 AWRRI Statewide Competitive Grant Program has closed.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n See RFP for additional details.<\/p>\n For questions or assistance contact Dr. Adam Newby at \u00a0<\/span><\/span>newbyaf@auburn.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span>or 334-844- 3993.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2025 National Competitive Grant Program” open_toggle_text_color=”#f1560e” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_background_color=”#efefef” icon_color=”#f26522″ open_icon_color=”#f26522″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ title_text_color=”#007399″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” body_ul_item_indent=”1em” body_link_text_color=”#007faa” body_link_font_size=”18px” body_ul_font=”|600|||||||” body_ul_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”700ms” custom_css_toggle_icon=”color:#f1560E!important;” border_radii=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#63b1bd” border_style_bottom=”dotted” border_color_left=”#f26522″ icon_color__hover=”#007faa” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” icon_font_size__hover=”18px” icon_font_size__hover_enabled=”on|hover” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” closed_toggle_background_color__hover=”#ffffff” border_color_bottom__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” border_color_bottom__hover=”#f26522″ title_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” title_text_color__hover=”#f1560e” border_radii__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_width_left__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_width_left__hover=”5px” body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” body_link_text_color__hover=”#f26522″ custom_css_toggle_icon__hover_enabled=”on|hover” custom_css_toggle_icon__hover=”color:#007399!important;” open_icon_color__hover=”#007faa” open_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” open_icon_font_size__hover=”18px” open_icon_font_size__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_radii__hover=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px”]<\/p>\n FY2025 104(g) National Competitive Grant applications can only be submitted to grants.gov by the Auburn University Water Resources Center (AUWRC), Alabama\u2019s Water Resources Research Institute as authorized by the Water Resources Research Act of 1984. Therefore, <\/span>applications must be submitted to AUWRC <\/span><\/i>two weeks<\/span><\/i><\/b> prior to the federal deadline.<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n 1. WRRA 104(g) General (G25AS00485)<\/span><\/b>\u202f\u2013\u202f<\/span>Click here to view grant opportunity on grants.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Funding Priorities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Deadline to submit application to AUWRC:\u202f<\/span><\/b>Sept 16, 2025<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Federal Closing Date<\/span><\/b>: Sep 30, 2025<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Award Ceiling<\/span><\/b>: $310,000<\/span><\/p>\n Match Requirements<\/strong>: 1:1<\/span><\/p>\n 3 Year Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 2. WRRA 104(g) PFAS<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span>(G25AS00484)<\/span><\/b>\u2013\u202f<\/span>Click here to view grant opportunity on grants.gov<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Deadline to submit application to AUWRC:\u202f<\/span><\/b>Sept 16, 2025<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Funding Priorities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Federal Closing Date<\/span><\/b>: Sep 30, 2025<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Award Ceiling<\/span><\/b>: $309,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Match Requirements<\/strong>: 1:1<\/span><\/p>\n 3 Year Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Applications to either grant, including the full proposal, <\/span>must be\u202fsubmitted\u202fto AUWRC\u202fby 5:00 PM Central Time, Sept 16, 2025<\/span><\/b>.\u202fProposals must be\u202fsubmitted\u202fas a complete application package (full proposal, SF-424 and SF-424B, matching commitment letter, budget breakdown, budget justification and budget summary) to\u202fDr. Adam Newby at <\/span>newbyaf@auburn.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully read through the Notice of Funding Opportunity when preparing applications.\u202f<\/span><\/b>On the grant opportunity webpage of each grant, click on the tab \u201cRelated Documents\u201d to download a full announcement and other supporting documents.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For questions or assistance, contact Dr. Adam Newby at\u202f<\/span>newbyaf@auburn.edu<\/span><\/a>\u202for 334-844-3993.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n __________<\/span><\/p>\n Informational Webinar on WRRA 104(g) National Competitive Grants Program\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To help researchers interested in applying for a WRRA 104(g) National Competitive Grant, the National Institutes for Water Resrouces hosted a webinar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can access the video <\/span>here<\/a><\/u><\/span>\u00a0and the slides <\/span>here<\/a><\/u><\/span>About the AWRRI<\/h2>\n
Purpose of the Institute<\/h2>\n
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Objectives<\/h2>\n
To encourage research applying to environmental resources closely associated with water.<\/p>\nContact<\/h3>\n
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Grants<\/h2>\n
STATEWIDE GRANTS<\/h3>\n
NATIONAL GRANTS<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Funded by the USGS WRRA Annual 104(b) Base Grants Program<\/h3>\n
$35,000 for 1-year projects to begin 9\/1\/2025<\/span><\/h3>\n
(open to all academic institutions in Alabama)<\/h3>\n
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