Applied Science Grants

Objective

The objective of the Applied Science Grants is to improve access to and use of hydrologic data as well as to develop and improve water management tools and improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Results from these projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, and improve water management.

Who Can Apply

• State
• County Government
• City or Township Government
• Special District Government
• Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)

Eligible applicants include (1) States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the Western United States or United States Territories including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands: (2) Nonprofit conservation organizations that are acting in partnership and with the agreement of an entity described above; and (3) Universities, nonprofit research institutions, federally-funded research and development centers, and non-profit entities including 501[c][3] corporations acting in partnership with an entity identified in (1) above located in the United States or American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands. Category A applicants: States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the Western United States or United States Territories including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Category B applicants: Universities, nonprofit research institutions, federally-funded research and development centers, and non-profit entities including 501[c][3]. Category B applicants must be located in the United States or American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands. These applicants must include at least one Category A entity meeting eligibility requirements as documented by a letter with the application stating the partner commits to participate and supports the project need.

Who Benefits

• Anyone/general public
• State
• Native American Organizations
• Local

General public, entities with water or power delivery authority, state, county, and local governmental entities, and Tribes located in eligible states and territories previously described in Category A applicant eligibility.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants (Discretionary)

Program Contact

shellekson@usbr.gov
720-799-3158