Facilitated Research Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, research institutions and universities and 1 other. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States.
WRF facilitates collaborative research projects by convening utilities and research partners to co-fund studies on water-related challenges. Eligible applicants include utilities, research institutions, and partner organizations willing to participate in joint funding arrangements.
About this grant
This grant funds collaborative research projects addressing complex challenges in water and wastewater treatment, supply, and management. Projects must bring together multiple stakeholders including utilities, research institutions, and other partners in a structured partnership, with the funder facilitating the collaboration. Nonprofit organisations, universities, research institutions, and consortia based in the US are eligible to apply. The funding supports research at any stage of development. All applications must demonstrate a genuine multi-stakeholder approach with active involvement from utilities and research partners working together on shared water-sector problems.
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Key requirements
- ✓Participation from utilities and co-funding partners required
- ✓Research must address water-related topics aligned with WRF priorities
- ✓Collaborative structure with multiple stakeholders
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Facilitated Research?
- Eligibility covers organisations in US; nonprofit, research-institution, university, large-company.
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About this sector
Water funding covers supply, sanitation, wastewater treatment, water efficiency, catchment management and flood risk. A large share is public procurement for infrastructure and services, alongside grants for innovation and access in underserved areas. Bidders and applicants are typically assessed on technical capacity, operating experience and community impact.
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