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104b and 104g Water Research Grants is sponsored by South Dakota Water Resources Institute. Offers competitive research grants for projects related to water resources science and engineering, with 104b grants for faculty or affiliates from South Dakota public universities and colleges, and 104g grants for any investigator at an institution of higher learning in the Uni…
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Water Resources Institute Funding and Research Opportunities | South Dakota State University Water Resources Institute Funding and Research Opportunities The South Dakota Water Resources Institute offers, in collaboration with the United States Geological Survey, several competitive research grant programs.
Grant title Grant description Anticipated application deadline Who can apply Number of awards annually 104b The 104b grants are awarded to research projects relating to water resources science and engineering. May 5, 2026 Faculty or affiliates from South Dakota universities and colleges Two to four 104g The 104g grants focuses on water problems and issues of regional or interstate nature.
May 15, 2026 Any investigator at an institution of higher learning in the United States Five to 10 nationwide Student Research Opportunities The South Dakota Water Resources Institute frequently has student research opportunities available at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
The research topics typically relate to agricultural and environmental water management, including hydrology, water management, water quality and water use. We routinely use remote sensing technologies, computer-based ecosystem or hydrological models and state-of-the-art field monitoring equipment as part of our research programs.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty or affiliates from South Dakota public universities and colleges for 104b; any investigator at an institution of higher learning in the United States for 104g. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
104b and 104g Water Research Grants is funded by South Dakota Water Resources Institute. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Dakota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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