The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is requesting proposals for the development of a greenhouse gas emissions library for unit processes by water utilities and decentralized systems.
Donor Name: Water Research Foundation
Country: All Countries
Type of Grant: Event
Deadline: 11/21/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $250,000
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
Project Objectives
- Develop a standardized approach for the water sector to determine baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to common unit processes and evaluate the impact of process/operational changes to their systems.
- Establish a “GHG Emissions Library” with a basic framework in place that allows future updates as GHG emissions data from unit processes become more available.
Budget
- Applicants may request up to $250,000 in WRF funds for this project.
- Project Duration: The anticipated period of performance for this project is 24 months from the contract start date.
Expected Deliverables
- A stand-alone comprehensive literature synthesis document built from completed and ongoing research, including annotations for the list of publications and resources used
- A transparent, accessible, editable, and fully referenced electronic library of GHG emissions from centralized and decentralized water, wastewater, and stormwater unit processes (e.g., macros-free Excel spreadsheet or another format deemed appropriate)
- A related user-friendly utility-facing guidance document
- Part of this document will include a chapter and supporting technical appendix that summarizes the knowledge gaps, research needs, and preliminary project concepts for recommended research projects to fill those remaining gaps
- One invitation-only virtual workshop, along with workshop planning and all supporting materials (e.g., agenda, presentations, meeting notes, and workshop summary)
- Broader outreach:
- Webcasts and public outreach materials such as conference presentations
- Submitting one open access peer-reviewed journal paper and additional outreach products as applicable
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals will be accepted from both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based entities, including educational institutions, research organizations, governmental agencies, and consultants or other for-profit entities.
- Researchers who are late on any ongoing WRF-sponsored studies without approved no-cost extensions are not eligible to be named participants in any proposals.
- WRF encourages participation from water utilities and other organizations in WRF research. Participation can occur in a variety of ways, including direct participation, in-kind contributions, or in-kind services.
For more information, visit WRF.
