The Water Research Foundation supports innovative research with the potential to significantly propel protection and enhancement of water quality through their Unsolicited Research Program.
Pre-proposals for $25,000–$175,000 are due by March 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM MT. For those invited to submit, full proposals will be due by July 25. A match of at least 33% of awarded funds is required.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
- Nongovernmental organizations
- Academics
- Consultants
- Utilities
Potential Project Focus
Projects may:
- Complement the Research Priority Program
- Address issues of regional and national significance
- Pilot innovative technologies
- Conduct research on drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater
- Build on existing research to create solutions to water quality issues
Evaluation Criteria
All pre-proposals will reviewed based on:
- Technical and scientific merit
- Project originality
- Technical approach
- Significance and value of research
- Project schedule
- Qualifications of key personnel/Organizational capacity
