Applications are due on Friday, May 22, 2026 by 11:59pm PT.
Scope
The Water Solution Area seeks focused efforts on improving water quality, enhancing water efficiency, and extending water resources for human consumption through combinations of innovative technologies and policies. The Planning Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) is for activities that foster collaborations across faculty and build powerful external partnerships with an aim of developing Integrative Project proposals within nine months.
Teams with a clear idea for a future Integrative Project are invited to submit a Planning Grant proposal for support to further develop the idea and necessary partnerships.
See the full Request for Proposal for more details.
Eligibility
Proposals must be submitted by an individual or interdisciplinary team of PI-eligible Stanford University active faculty. Faculty may not submit more than one proposal in which they are the lead PI.
Award Amount & Duration
Funding available is up to $50,000 for a 9-month Planning Grant.
Between 4 and 6 grants are anticipated during this award cycle.
No-cost extensions will not be available.
Contacts
For questions about requirements or submitting an application, please email the Grants Officer, Sarah Sandoval (slsand@stanford.edu).
More information can be found in the full Request for Proposal.
Water Solution Area - RFP for Planning Grants
Applications are due on Friday, May 22, 2026 by 11:59pm PT.
Scope
The Water Solution Area seeks focused efforts on improving water quality, enhancing water efficiency, and extending water resources for human consumption through combinations of innovative technologies and policies. The Planning Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) is for activities that foster collaborations across faculty and build powerful external partnerships with an aim of developing Integrative Project proposals within nine months.
Teams with a clear idea for a future Integrative Project are invited to submit a Planning Grant proposal for support to further develop the idea and necessary partnerships.
See the full Request for Proposal for more details.
Eligibility
Proposals must be submitted by an individual or interdisciplinary team of PI-eligible Stanford University active faculty. Faculty may not submit more than one proposal in which they are the lead PI.
Award Amount & Duration
Funding available is up to $50,000 for a 9-month Planning Grant.
Between 4 and 6 grants are anticipated during this award cycle.
No-cost extensions will not be available.
Contacts
For questions about requirements or submitting an application, please email the Grants Officer, Sarah Sandoval (slsand@stanford.edu).
More information can be found in the full Request for Proposal.