OpenALN 15.805
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General)
Geological Survey- Award range
- Up to $120K
- Closes
- Nov 12, 2026
- Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Assistance Listing 15.805
Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes
Department of the Interior · Us Geological Survey
Assistance Listing 15.805, “Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant and cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 1 open, 0 forecasted and 6 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $15.5M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To provide financial support to Water Resources Research Institutes located at designated State universities in each of the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia for research, information transfer and student training on one or more aspects of priority water problems.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.805
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Not-for-Profit Organization
One University Water Research Institute is authorized in each State and other jurisdictions specified in Section 104. Other colleges and universities within a State are encouraged to participate in the program in cooperation with the designated Institute.
Intended beneficiaries: Not-for-Profit Organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): 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.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.805. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.805
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive CoordinationGeological Survey | Closed | Amount not specified | Sep 30, 2026 | 15.805 |
| Closed | Up to $250K | Jun 24, 2021 | 15.805 | |
| Closed | Up to $250K | Jun 24, 2021 | 15.805 | |
| Closed | Up to $250K | Jun 24, 2021 | 15.805 | |
| Closed | $125K – $375K | Jun 4, 2021 | 15.805 | |
Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants ProgramGeological Survey | Closed | Up to $250K | Mar 7, 2013 | 15.805 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.805?
15.805 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.805?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Not-for-Profit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.805 provide?
The agency reported $15,549,997 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.