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

September 5, 2025 (Step-1) | November 14, 2025 (Step-2)

Typical period of performance is 3 years; award size varies by project and program element.

Supports research and applications leveraging NASA Earth Science data and technology to address water resources management challenges.

Step-1 proposal required to submit Step-2; U.S. institutions primarily eligible.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports research and applications that use NASA Earth Science data, models, and technologies to advance water resources management. Projects should engage end users and demonstrate relevance to decision-making in areas such as water availability, quality, use, and sustainability. The program is part of NASA's annual omnibus Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation, specifically under the Earth Science Division. --- ## Due Dates - Step-1 Proposals Due: September 5, 2025 - Step-2 Proposals Due: November 14, 2025 **Note:** Step-2 proposals will not be accepted unless a corresponding Step-1 proposal was submitted by the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Award size and total funding vary by project and topic; no fixed ceiling or floor is specified. - Typical period of performance is 3 years, though some projects may be shorter or (in rare cases) up to 5 years. - Most awards are made as grants or cooperative agreements. --- ## Eligibility - Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/). - NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. - Foreign organizations may participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis or as specified in the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual ([GCAM](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations)). - Federal Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) other than JPL may participate, but restrictions apply; see solicitation for details. - All types of organizations (government, private, for-profit, not-for-profit, domestic, and foreign with caveats) may submit proposals. --- ## Application Process - **Step-1 Proposal:** Required; submit via [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/) by September 5, 2025. - **Step-2 Proposal:** By invitation only, following positive review of Step-1; due November 14, 2025. - Submission via Grants.gov is available only if requested at least 30 days in advance. - Applicants planning to use the NASA Center for Climate Simulation must include $0.09/SBU in their budget. - Detailed instructions and required documents are available on the [NSPIRES program page](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={50B720B3-CD96-3DB2-9591-E8A4668A6A4D}&path=&method=init). --- ## Additional Information - End user engagement is required for all proposals. - Changes and clarifications to eligibility and program requirements are posted as amendments; review the latest notices on the program page. - Frequently asked questions and pre-proposal teleconference information are available in the [program documents](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={50B720B3-CD96-3DB2-9591-E8A4668A6A4D}&path=&method=init#). --- ## External Links - [Full Program Solicitation and Documents (NSPIRES)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={50B720B3-CD96-3DB2-9591-E8A4668A6A4D}&path=&method=init) - [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={50B720B3-CD96-3DB2-9591-E8A4668A6A4D}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [A.8 Water Resources Applications Program Element (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1083031&solicitationId={50B720B3-CD96-3DB2-9591-E8A4668A6A4D}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) - [FAQs for ROSES](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs/) - [List of Program Officers](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Division | Email | Phone | |-------------------|------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | Erin Urquhart | Earth Action: Water Resources, Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters | [erin.urquhart.jephson@nasa.gov](mailto:erin.urquhart.jephson@nasa.gov) | 202-909-9823 |

ROSES 2025: A.8 Water Resources Applications

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