2026 Request for Proposals
The Iowa Water Center (IWC) seeks research proposals that address the most pressing water resource concerns in our state. Grant funds are provided through a federal-state partnership through the Water
Spotlight Initiatives
The Iowa Water Center makes a statewide and regional impact through the programs and projects we serve. Check out these featured initiatives or go to our initiatives page to learn about other efforts.
Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework Hub
A focus on implementing the use of ACPF in conservation planning across the nation.
Annual Iowa Water Conference
Iowa’s premier education, professional development, and networking event.
Daily Erosion Project
View our maps that estimate daily sheet and rill erosion in Iowa and beyond.
Request for Letters of Intent for Annual Research Competition
The Iowa Water Center — in partnership with the US Geological Survey — is gearing up for the annual 104 (b) competitive grants program. The program consists of the following two
2025 NEW FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT – Fiscal Year 2025 104g Grants
The Iowa Water Center, in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey, has released its annual Requests for Proposals (RFPs) under the National Competitive Grants 104g program. Proposals are being accepted
Rusty Crayfish Invasion Status and Potential Impacts
This project led by Michael Weber and Michael Moore (Iowa State University) will assess the distribution and habitat and biotic associations of Rusty
Crayfish and the impact on water quality populations of aquatic flora and fauna.
Waves of change over the last ten years.
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IOWA-BASED RESEARCHERS SUPPORTED
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IOWA-BASED COLLEGE STUDENTS SUPPORTED THROUGH USGS PROGRAMS
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MILLION DOLLARS ADMINISTERED FOR WATER-RELATED PROJECTS
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COMPETITIVE GRANTS AWARDED
Want to learn more?
Research guides everything we do at the Iowa Water Center. Check out our funding programs, find an opportunity to apply for, and explore projects on our Research page.