Oklahoma Water Research Grants Program
The Oklahoma Water Research Grants Program funds faculty research on emerging contaminants, water use, and produced water reuse to advance water science and management in Oklahoma.
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Funder: Oklahoma Water Resources Center
Due Dates: October 16, 2026: Pre-proposal deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per one-year seed grant; typically 3 grants awarded annually; 1:1 non-federal match required.
Summary: Supports faculty-led research addressing high-priority water issues in Oklahoma, with a focus on emerging contaminants, water use, and produced water reuse.
Key Information: PI must be a faculty member at an Oklahoma higher education institution; indirect costs must be waived but can count as match.
Description
The Oklahoma Water Research Grants Program, administered by the Oklahoma Water Resources Center (OWRC) in partnership with the USGS, provides competitive seed grants to support innovative research tackling Oklahoma’s most pressing water challenges. This annual program funds projects that advance the understanding, detection, treatment, and management of emerging contaminants, assess water use and availability (including the impact of data centers), and explore produced water reuse and resource recovery. The goal is to generate research that informs water-quality management and supports sustainable water resources statewide.
