For fiscal year 2000, applications under the formula grant portion must be delivered to the U.S. Geological Survey not later than January 14, 2000. Deficiencies noted by the U.S. Geological Survey can normally be corrected by the State institutes. Relevance to announced priorities, technical merit, prospect of attaining objectives in period specified and potential for student training. John Schefter, Chief, Office of External Research. Competitive matching grants are on the basis of one federal share to not less than one nonfederal share for fiscal year 2000.
Assistance is on fiscal year basis.
Payments are advanced at least quarterly upon application and consistent with Financial Plan submitted previously by institute for use of grant. This may include basic or applied research, setting up conferences to discuss research needs or results, conduct of research, information dissemination, and training of students as a byproduct of research. In general the funds are used to study regional, State, or local water problems, but the results may often have national significance. Each State institute makes a final report on accomplishments with grant, including synopses of research projects. Applicants agree to give the sponsoring agency, the Comptroller General or other authorized audit agency access to and the right to examine records related to the award.