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Enhanced Aquifer Use and Recharge Program is sponsored by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. The purpose of this program is to carry out groundwater research on enhanced aquifer use and recharge in support of sole source aquifers. This program will support groundwater research on enhanced aquifer use and recharge by States, units of local government, or Indian Tribes and research centers.
This listing is currently active. Program number: 66. 522.
Last updated on 2026-01-14.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For certain competitive funding opportunities under this assistance listing, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency’s Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Only these types of organizations may apply. Organization types are consistent with definitions at 2 CFR 200.1: • States. • Unit of local government (consistent with the definition of "local government" in 2 CFR 200.1). • Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. The State, unit of local government, or Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government who receives the award is required to make one or more subawards to, and establish a formal research relationship with, a research center. Research centers can be comprised of a single eligible subrecipient or a consortium of eligible subrecipients. Research centers are limited to public and private nonprofit institutions/organizations located in the U.S. and its territories or possessions, public and private institutions of higher education (IHEs) located in the U.S. and its territories or possessions; state and local governments located in the U.S. and its territories or possessions; and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. Profit-making firms and individuals are not eligible to apply. For-profit colleges, universities, trade schools, and hospitals are ineligible. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply. National laboratories funded by Federal Agencies (Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers, “FFRDCs”) may not apply. FFRDC employees may cooperate or collaborate with eligible applicants within the limits imposed by applicable legislation and regulations. They may participate in planning, conducting, and analyzing the research directed by the applicant, but may not direct projects on behalf of the applicant organization. An award recipient may provide funds through its assistance agreement from the EPA to an FFRDC for research personnel, supplies, equipment, and other expenses directly related to the research. Federal Agencies may not apply. Federal employees are not eligible to serve in a principal leadership role on an assistance agreement. Federal employees may not receive salaries or augment their Agency’s appropriations through awards made under this program unless authorized by law to receive such funding. Eligible applicant types include: U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Other, Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $14,500,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Enhanced Aquifer Use and Recharge Program is offered by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska and District of Columbia. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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