Grant Applications Sought For Groundwater Research, And Developing-Nation And Domestic Water Supply, Projects

Grant Applications Sought For Groundwater Research, And Developing-Nation And Domestic Water Supply, Project The National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation is seeking grant applications for groundwater research projects, as well as water supply projects and educational programs in both developing nations and the United States.

The NGWREF Board of Directors recently approved $15,000 for research grants, $35,000 for developing nations grants, and $10,000 for grants from the USA Groundwater Fund. Applications are being accepted now through June 30, with grant awards scheduled to be announced on or before October 1. Applicants should be a 501(c)(3) or equivalent.

Research grants. The Groundwater Research Fund provides funding for cutting-edge research projects that stimulate new knowledge, information, programs, and products to advance groundwater science and technology. In turn, the research should also enhance the future effectiveness of the groundwater professions and maximize groundwater’s benefit to society. The Foundation has specific interest in research that focuses on groundwater sustainability.

Developing nations grants. The Developing Nations Fund provides small assistance grants to benefit the quality of life for people without access to plentiful potable groundwater. Funds can be used for a groundwater supply grant or a water well system-related education and training program. The dollar-for-dollar matching grants are for qualified projects in a low-income, developing, or Third World nation as defined by the World Bank or some other equivalent international body, such as the United Nations. Applicants for groundwater supply projects should have a history of not less than three years of demonstrated success in projects for potable groundwater drinking supply.

U.S. groundwater grants. The USA Groundwater Fund was established to help meet groundwater needs in the United States. The fund has a three-part purpose: education and training of groundwater professionals, public education and awareness, and support of construction projects to improve supply of potable water to communities and individuals in the United States.

NGWREF, founded in 1994 as an IRS-approved public charity, is operated by the National Ground Water Association as a 501(c)(3) public foundation focused on conducting educational, research, and other charitable activities related to a broader public understanding of groundwater. NGWA, the leading worldwide advocate for professionals teaming to provide, protect, manage, and remediate groundwater, conveniently and promptly delivers an extensive range of resources contributing to member success through relationships, leading edge and emerging practices, and credible new ideas and solutions.