The Oklahoma Water Research Center (OWRC) is seeking preproposals that address high priority water problems in the State of Oklahoma.
Donor Name: Oklahoma Water Resources Center
State: Oklahoma
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/21/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Research Priorities
- Research the fate, transport, and effects of PFAS on water resources in Oklahoma
- Develop knowledge to better predict and manage flood and drought risk and improve water resource resilience to climate variability
- Improve understanding of brackish and fresh groundwater resources in Oklahoma, including recharge, to achieve effective management and governance
- Evaluate the effects of regenerative agriculture practices on water resources
- Advance produced water and municipal wastewater reuse – including, but not limited to, defining, and addressing emerging contaminants and salinity levels in reclaimed water; public perceptions of benefits & risks; and economic analysis of reuse option
Funding Information
They anticipate funding a minimum of two faculty projects (up to $25,000 each) and a minimum of two graduate student projects (up to $5000 each), subject to the following stipulations:
- Funds will be administered through the Oklahoma Water Resources Center.
- All awards are subject to the availability of federal funds and other applicable considerations.
- Applicants must provide a 1:1 match in non‐federal funds. All indirect costs (F&A) must be waived but may be counted as match. Salaries, benefits, and other project‐related expenses covered by otherstate sources may also be counted as match. Matching funds for student researcher projects can be provided by the faculty sponsor.
- Student funds may support a new project orsupplement an existing research project, allowing for additional supplies and materials, data collection, and/or travel. Student pre‐proposals should be written by the student under the direction of a faculty sponsor. If selected, the faculty sponsor will serve as the principle investigator.
Project Period
Grants will support one‐year projects (Note that project extensions are not allowed by USGS for this program). The project year is anticipated to extend from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Researchers at any institution of higher education in Oklahoma are eligible for this annual competition.
- They encourage diverse participation. To broaden participation and achieve their goal of promoting Workforce Development and Water Literacy, preference may be given to early career researchers and/or projects supporting or engaging multiple students. Multiple pre‐proposals from the same researcher are welcome if each represents a distinct research project.
For more information, visit USGS 104(b) Annual Base Grants Program.