FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination
At a glance
FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Geological Survey (Department of the Interior). The application deadline was September 30, 2026. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 15.805 (Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- May 12, 2026Posted
- Sep 30, 2026Application deadline
- Posted
- May 12, 2026
- Close date
- Sep 30, 2026
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 8
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Typical awards for this program (SAM.gov listing for ALN 15.805, not this notice): Past Fiscal Year (2024): $15,500,000: base grants in FY24 were $146,895 and competitive awards ranged to $348,000. Current Fiscal Year (2025): $15,500,000: base grants in FY25 will be $146,052 and competitive awards will range to $348,000.
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Proposals only accepted from designated Water Resources Research Act Institutes or Centers at institutions of higher education. See email from Grants Specialist.
- Public colleges & universities
- Private colleges & universities
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
Water Resource Research Act (WRRA) coordination award to support efforts toward water resources research.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
- Foa_Content_of_G26AS00110.pdfFull Announcement · Foa_Content_of_G26AS00110.pdfPDF · 141 KB
- Common Form for Biographical Sketch.pdfOther Supporting Documents · Common Form for Biographical Sketch.pdfPDF · 202 KB
- Common Form for Current and Pending (Other) Support.pdfOther Supporting Documents · Common Form for Current and Pending (Other) Support.pdfPDF · 272 KB
- OMB Project Abstract Summary Request.docxOther Supporting Documents · OMB Project Abstract Summary Request.docxVND. · 17 KB
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 15.805
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Geological Survey
sroser@usgs.gov
916-278-9331
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How do I apply for “FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity G26AS00110), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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