Water Research Grant Program
The Texas Water Development Board offers grants to any person(s) or political subdivision(s) of the State of Texas for water research that addresses one of the Texas Water Development Board's research topics published in the recent Request For Proposals. The Board defines research to be scientific activities that are undertaken to address practical problems rather than to expand the frontiers of knowledge.
Financing of the Water Research Program is through the TWDB's Research and Planning Fund.
What Can Be Funded?
Research can include development, which refers to activities undertaken to solve the technical problems involved in bringing in a new product or process into production. Research may include regional water quality assessments performed by river authorities pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Water Code, '26.0135 and '26.178.
Who May Apply?
Any person(s) (university, institutions, group, etc.) or political subdivision(s) is eligible to apply for a water research grant except individual members of the Texas Water Development Board, a Board staff member, or a member of their immediate families. Political subdivisions include cities, counties, districts or authorities created under the Texas Constitution, Article III, Section 52, or Article XVI, Section 59; any other political subdivision of the State; any interstate compact commission to which the State is a party; and any non-profit water supply corporation created and operating under Texas Civil Statutes Article 1434a.
When Can I Apply?
The Texas Water Development Board publishes a Request for Proposals in the Texas Register each fiscal year.
The Board may also consider applications at any time, depending on availability of funds and demonstrated need. Unsolicited applications can be filed at anytime but will only be considered for funding if there is an urgency for the research to be done and is dependent upon the availability of funds.
How Do I Submit the Application?
Applications are to be copied on both sides of the paper and recycled materials should be used when possible. A total of ten (10) copies of a complete application should be submitted to the following address:
Texas Water Development Board
Contract Administration Division
P. O. Box 13231
1700 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78711-3231
All applications must be complete and include general information, proposed project information, and written assurances, as outlined below. A Research Application Checklist is provided to assist you in completing the application. Please check the boxes after you have included the respective items in the application and return the completed checklist with the application.
What Special Requirements Apply?
Up to 100% of the cost of research projects may be provided by the board.
The recipient will be expected to enter into a contract with the TWDB. A copy of our standard contract for Research and Planning Fund grants is attached for your review.
Where Can I Get Additional Information?
If you have questions regarding preparation of an application, call the Texas Water Development Board's Contract Administration Division at (512) 936-6079.