Dear Colleague,

We have three grant announcements to pass along. Any investigator at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for a grant through a Water Research Institute or Center by May 10, 2022.

For California, investigators must submit proposals through the California Institute for Water Resources by April 29, 2022. Please note that a 3% cost recovery charge will need to be included in your budget. If you plan to submit a proposal through the Institute, please contact Sarah Shroyer (sshroyer@ucanr.edu) so that we can begin to coordinate your submission as soon as possible.

Water Resources Research Act Program - National Competitive Grants FY2022 Program Announcement (G22AS00641)

Proposals are sought on the topic of improving and enhancing the nation’s water supply and availability, and promoting the exploration of new ideas that address or expand our understanding of water problems, including the following specific areas of inquiry: abundance, location, and persistence of legacy nutrients; trends of integrated processes; and water conflict.
 
Water Resources Research Act Program - Aquatic Invasive Species Competitive Grants FY2022 Program Announcement (G22AS00255)

The challenges and opportunities that link aquatic invasive species and water resources are
poorly understood, despite the real and growing effect of numerous aquatic invasive species
on water quality, water quantity, and aquatic ecosystems. Research is needed to better
identify and understand these interactions and to guide management decisions that will help to improve invasive species management. Proposals are sought on the following specific areas of inquiry: effects, characteristics, and management.

Water Resources Research Act Program - Per-and Polyflouroalkyl (PFAS) Substances Competitive Grants FY2022 Program Announcement (G22AS00256)

The challenges and opportunities of understanding the impact of per-and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances on water resources are poorly understood, despite the real and growing effect of this group of man-made substances on water quality. Research is needed to better understand these interactions and guide management decisions that will improve water resources at the regional scale or national scale. Proposals are sought on the following specific areas of inquiry: novel proxies for PFAS detection and quantification; process-oriented research of PFAS fate, transport, and effects; and atmospheric transport of PFAS.

Sincerely,

Doug Parker, Ph.D., Director

 
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