{"id":4856,"date":"2021-07-28T15:46:13","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T20:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iowawatercenter.org\/?post_type=news&p=4856"},"modified":"2021-07-28T15:51:36","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T20:51:36","slug":"the-epa-announces-new-funding-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.iowawatercenter.org\/news\/the-epa-announces-new-funding-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"The EPA Announces New Funding Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Submission Deadline: September 29, 2021<\/h4>\n

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications for research to accelerate water innovation that advances clean and safe water reuse goals, promotes better understanding of the Nation\u2019s water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure, and enhances the availability and efficient use of water resources through water reuse. This new funding opportunity is titled National Priorities: Water Innovation, Science, And Engagement to Advance Water Reuse Request for Applications (RFA).\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Safe and reliable water supplies are critical for our Nation\u2019s public health, ecosystems, and economy. As 89 percent of the western U.S. currently faces a drought, communities, agriculture, and businesses across the country are looking to diversify their supply portfolios to meet current and future needs. Water reuse (also commonly known as water recycling or water reclamation) represents a major opportunity to enhance the sustainability and efficient use of water resources to ensure the quality and quantity of existing water supplies. Water reuse is a well-established practice in some areas of the United States and internationally, yet substantial barriers exist to expand its consideration and application for different purposes and benefits.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

This RFA is intended to address multiple water reuse sources and applications that support national efforts to reduce technological and institutional barriers for expanded water reuse.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

There are two distinct research areas covered by this solicitation.\u00a0Applicants should address BOTH research areas and cover all the topics of interest listed under each area in the RFA.<\/strong><\/p>\n