Best Hydrology Grants in Utah

Utah public agencies, Tribes, and local water entities seeking funding to enhance hydrologic data, modeling, and water management tools can apply for WaterSMART: Applied Science Grants, with awards up to US $400,000. The Bureau of Reclamation supports projects that improve water supply forecasting, reservoir and irrigation operations, and overall water resource reliability.

Graduate students pursuing karst-focused hydrology, geology, geophysics, or geochemistry research at U.S. institutions can apply for Karst Waters Institute’s William L. and Diane C. Wilson Scholarship, awarding US $3,000. Utah-based master’s students working on karst science topics may benefit from this support for their thesis research and recognition at the KWI spring banquet.

The ROSES 2025: A.17 Hydrosphere program by NASA aims to enhance our understanding of Earth's water systems, focusing on Ocean Physics, Precipitation Science, and Terrestrial Hydrology. This initiative invites proposals targeting specific priorities within these disciplines to advance knowledge on water distribution and movement across the Earth. Proposals will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure transparency and scientific integrity, aligning with NASA's commitment to reproducible and collaborative research.

The Easement Restoration and Stewardship program, funded by the USDA NRCS, focuses on restoring and managing Wetland and Floodplain Easements. It includes developing restoration plans, conducting assessments, and implementing stewardship activities to enhance ecological health. Awardees will collaborate with NRCS personnel to ensure effective restoration design and maintenance strategies, fostering sustainable landscapes. This initiative addresses critical habitat conditions and promotes long-term environmental benefits for protected lands.