[NASA Headquarters](https://www.nasa.gov/)

August 19, 2025 (Mandatory NOI) | October 21, 2025 (Full Proposal)

Typical period of performance is 3 years; award amounts vary by project and are not specified in advance.

Supports research and application projects leveraging NASA Earth science data and technology to advance water quality management and decision-making.

Mandatory Notices of Intent required by August 19, 2025 via NSPIRES.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, part of NASA's annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus, seeks proposals for research and applications that use NASA Earth science data, technologies, and capabilities to address water quality challenges. The goal is to foster the development and adoption of new tools, methods, and decision-support systems that enable improved water quality monitoring, assessment, and management, with a strong emphasis on actionable science and end-user engagement. Projects should demonstrate clear pathways for transitioning research results into practical applications that benefit water resource managers, public agencies, and other stakeholders. Proposals must involve end users in the project design and implementation process. --- ## Due Dates - **Mandatory Notice of Intent (NOI) Deadline:** August 19, 2025 (submission via NSPIRES required) - **Full Proposal Deadline:** October 21, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size:** Not specified; varies by project scope and budget justification. - **Period of Performance:** Typically 3 years; some projects may be shorter or longer (up to 5 years in special cases). - **Funding Instrument:** Grants and cooperative agreements. --- ## Eligibility - **Who Can Apply:** - Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered at [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/). - NASA generally funds only U.S. institutions; foreign organizations may participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis or as specified in the solicitation. - All types of organizations (government, private, non-profit, for-profit, domestic, and foreign) may apply, subject to NASA's Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual ([GCAM](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations)). - FFRDCs: NASA funding is not available to FFRDCs via other government agencies except JPL; see the solicitation for details. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Submit a mandatory Notice of Intent (NOI) by August 19, 2025, via [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/). - **Step 2:** Prepare and submit a full proposal by October 21, 2025. - **Submission System:** Proposals must be submitted through [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/). Grants.gov submission is available only if requested at least 30 days in advance. - **Required Documents:** See the [program element PDF](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1083030&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1), [ROSES Summary of Solicitation](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1), and [Proposal Checklist](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1041499&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1). - **End User Engagement:** Projects must describe and document engagement with end users (see [End User Description Form](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1045802&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1)). - **FAQs and Guidance:** Refer to [program FAQs](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1089837&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) and [pre-proposal briefing materials](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1090240&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1). --- ## Additional Information - **Notices:** Recent amendments clarify eligibility for FFRDCs and end-user involvement requirements (see [program element PDF](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1083030&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1)). - **Omnibus Structure:** This is one element of the broader ROSES-2025 solicitation, which includes many program elements with their own deadlines and requirements. - **Proposal Support:** For general ROSES-2025 questions, refer to the [FAQs](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs/) or [program officers list](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list/). --- ## External Links - [Full Program Announcement and Application Portal (NSPIRES)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&path=&method=init) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359998) - [ROSES-2025 Main Page](https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025) - [ROSES-2025 Program Element Table 2 (by due date)](https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025table2) - [ROSES-2025 Program Element Table 3 (by appendix)](https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025table3) - [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) - [End User Description Form (.docx)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1045802&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [FAQs for Water Quality Applications](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1089837&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Division | Email | Phone | |-------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------| | Erin Urquhart | Earth Action: Water Resources, NASA HQ | erin.urquhart.jephson@nasa.gov | 202-909-9823 | For technical issues with NSPIRES or general ROSES-2025 questions, contact the [SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research](mailto:sara@nasa.gov).

ROSES 2025: A.7 Water Quality Applications

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