Stormwater Research Funding Program
The University of Minnesota Water Resources Center (WRC), in cooperation with the Minnesota Stormwater Research Council (MSRC), seeks proposals to advance the science, technology, and management in stormwater practices and management in Minnesota. This RFP was informed by the 2027 Urban Stormwater Research Priorities.
Pre-proposals are REQUIRED and due on November 25, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
Watershed Innovations (WINS) Grants Program
The program seeks to support students in any water-relevant degree program at the University of Minnesota through research stipends and professional development funding.
WINS Scholars Program - Not currently accepting applications
WINS Professional Development Fund for Students - Not currently accepting applications
WINS Supplemental Research Stipends - Not currently accepting applications
USGS/NIWR National Competitive Grants Program
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources, supports an annual call for proposals to focus on specific water priorities. Any investigator at an accredited institution of higher learning in Minnesota is eligible to apply through the Water Resources Center.