The Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program of the USGS is offering a cooperative agreement funding opportunity to States, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, or local water-resources agencies that collect groundwater data to participate in the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network (NGWMN). Individual applications are restricted to a funding level of $150,000 for a one-year project or $300,000 for a two-year project.

USGS will provide guidance to existing data providers on techniques for collection of site information, on well maintenance activities, and on well drilling to support development of the NGWMN. Therefore, these awards will be in the form of cooperative agreements. All projects must propose a start date between September 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• City or township governments
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• County governments
• State governments
• Special district governments

Match Requirement

There is no cost-sharing or match requirement for this grant.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Grants.gov listing, which requires accounts for both Grants.gov and SAM.gov.

If you need help with Grants.gov, you can call 800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov.

If you need help with SAM.gov, you can call 866-606-8220.

Contact

If you have questions about the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network Program, please contact: Rod Caldwell, caldwell@usgs.gov

Deadline

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., ET, on March 26, 2026.