WRF Seeks Pre-Proposals for the Tailored Collaboration Program
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is now accepting pre-proposals for its matching research program, the Tailored Collaboration Program.
The Tailored Collaboration Program provides an opportunity for WRF subscribers to partner with WRF on projects. These projects address issues of interest to a significant subgroup of WRF subscribers. The projects will focus on various high-priority One Water research topics. Through this program, WRF subscribers can receive up to $150,000 in matching funds for their projects.
“The Tailored Collaboration Program offers subscribers a valuable opportunity to make the most of their investments,” said Dr. Kenan Ozekin, WRF Chief Research Officer. “At the same time, it enables utilities to address their specific research priorities. It also helps strengthen the essential water services they deliver to customers.”
The program uses a competitive, two-stage application process. WRF subscribing utilities are currently sponsoring pre-proposals, and applicants are submitting them. WRF’s Tailored Collaboration Review Committee will review the pre-proposals and provide comments to applicants.
Stage 1 applicants will then submit full proposals to compete for funding. Reviewers will evaluate full proposals based on several criteria, including topic breadth and applicability, originality, and technical approach. The budget, management plan, and the qualifications of key personnel will also be assessed.
Pre-proposals are due by 3 p.m. Mountain Time on March 17, 2026. To learn more about the Tailored Collaboration Program, visit WRF’s website.
If you have questions about the program, please contact Mary Smith, Director of Research Services, at msmith@waterrf.org or 303-347-6134.
SOURCE – Water Research Foundation
