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Impact Water - Arizona

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The Impact Water - Arizona program directly funds projects and ​supports ASU faculty and staff in implementing engagement activities ​and developing use-inspired research and tools to address Arizona's ​water challenges.

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How to apply

The Impact Water – Arizona program directly funds projects and supports ASU faculty and staff in implementing engagement activities and developing use-inspired research and tools to address Arizona's water challenges. The program seeks proposals for projects that empower individuals and communities by providing the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and drive meaningful change.

Impact Water - Arizona is now accepting applications for the 2025 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 19th, 2025. Must be Arizona State University faculty/staff to apply. 

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Proposal requirements

 

Please review these requirements to determine your eligibility.

1. Applicant Qualification:

  • To apply, individuals must be current staff or faculty members of ASU
    possessing the capability to manage a child account.
  • Please note that funding is not applicable to businesses or municipalities.
    (Refer to collaboration opportunities below for alternative options).

2. Alignment with ASU Charter:

  • Projects must align with the principles outlined in the ASU Charter.

3. Alignment with Impact Water - Arizona Goals:

  • Project must align with the overarching Program Goals of the Impact
    Water - Arizona program:
    • Improving community knowledge and engagement in Arizona’s water
      challenges and solutions.
    • Equipping individuals and communities with resources and tools for
      informed decision-making and change activation.
    • Increasing the availability and variety of decision-support tools.
    • Impacting and influencing policy and practice changes.
    • Fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within ASU to work on
      innovative solutions.
    • Building relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
    • Raising visibility of the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative and Impact
      Water – Arizona to elevate ASU as a go-to resource.

4. Alignment with Impact Water – Arizona Workstreams:

  • Alignment with at least one of Impact Water – Arizona's key workstreams.
    • Science and Technology Translation
    • Inclusive Engagement
    • Policy Impact
    • Immersive Experiences

5. Address Arizona’s Statewide Water Priorities:

  • Projects must address at least one of Arizona's statewide water priorities:
    • Implement a sustainable management framework for the Colorado River
    • Empower rural Arizonans to protect groundwater and communities
    • Address groundwater over allocation and other challenges in Active Management Areas (AMAs)
    • Ensure safe, clean drinking water for all Arizonans
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Collaborate with us

Not ASU faculty or staff but still have a project idea? We would love to hear from you! Share your project ​idea and become a collaborator.

 

Apply as a collaborator

 

Have an application question?

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to:

Marlene Rivas, Program Manager, marlene.rivas@asu.edu 

We also welcome meetings to discuss project ideas and assist you in developing a strong application.