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August 19, 2025 (Notice of Intent) | October 21, 2025 (Full Proposal)

Typical award duration 3 years; amount varies by project and program element; no specified ceiling or floor.

Supports research and applications advancing water quality monitoring and management using NASA Earth Science data, tools, and technology.

Mandatory Notice of Intent due via NSPIRES by August 19, 2025.

--- ## Description This opportunity, part of NASA’s annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus, invites proposals for advancing water quality applications using NASA Earth Science data, products, and capabilities. The program seeks to support research, development, and demonstration projects that apply NASA observations and models to monitor, assess, and improve water quality for societal benefit. Projects may address a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: harmful algal blooms, sediment transport, nutrient loading, pathogen detection, and decision support for water resource management. Proposals should emphasize practical applications, end-user engagement, and the integration of NASA data with other sources to address real-world water quality challenges. The program encourages collaboration with stakeholders and the demonstration of tools or capabilities that can be adopted by water resource agencies or organizations. --- ## Due Dates - **Notice of Intent (NOI) Deadline:** August 19, 2025 (mandatory, via NSPIRES) - **Full Proposal Deadline:** October 21, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size:** Funding levels vary by project scope and program element; no explicit minimum or maximum is stated. - **Award Duration:** Typical period of performance is three years; some projects may be shorter or extend up to five years depending on the nature of the work. - **Type of Award:** Grants and cooperative agreements are the primary funding mechanisms. --- ## Eligibility - Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/). - Generally, only U.S. institutions are eligible for funding. - Non-U.S. organizations may participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis; consult the [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) for details. - Most organization types (government, private, for-profit, non-profit, academic) are eligible. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Application Process 1. **Read the full program element:** Download the 'A.7 Water Quality Applications' document from [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&path=&method=init) for detailed requirements. 2. **Submit Notice of Intent (NOI):** Submit via NSPIRES by August 19, 2025 (mandatory). 3. **Prepare Full Proposal:** Follow guidance in the ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation and program-specific documentation. 4. **Submit Proposal:** Proposals must be submitted electronically via NSPIRES by October 21, 2025. Grants.gov submission is available if requested at least 30 days before the due date. 5. **Review Process:** Proposals will be evaluated for scientific merit, relevance, and application potential. --- ## Additional Information - Frequently asked questions are available at [NASA SARA FAQs](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs/). - Subscribe to [SMD mailing lists](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/) or the [ROSES-2025 blog](https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/) for updates and amendments. - Refer to the [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) for general proposal requirements. --- ## External Links - [Full Program Announcement and Application Instructions (NSPIRES)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&path=&method=init) - [ROSES-2025 Solicitation Main Page](https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025) - [ROSES-2025 Proposal Checklist (Table 1)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1041499&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) - [Application Readiness Level (ARL) Index](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1045969&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Division | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------| | Erin Urquhart | Earth Action: Water Resources, Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA HQ | [erin.urquhart.jephson@nasa.gov](mailto:erin.urquhart.jephson@nasa.gov) | 202.909.9823 |

ROSES 2025: A.7 Water Quality Applications

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