Pooled Monitoring Initiative’s Restoration Research Award Program Now Open

The Pooled Monitoring Initiative’s Restoration Research Award Program is now open, with applications due January 28, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. EST.

This program connects researchers with funding partners to address priority stormwater and stream restoration questions that are barriers to watershed restoration. Research is intended to improve confidence in restoration outcomes, inform regulatory and permitting decisions, identify optimal conditions for restoration practices, and guide monitoring and practice adoption.

What this funds: Research addressing one or more priority questions in the FY27 Request for Proposals (RFP).

Who can apply: For-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including academic institutions and nonprofits.

How much is available: Approximately $1.988 million. Literature reviews are limited to $50,000; there is no funding cap for research projects.

Information Sessions: Two online sessions are planned:

• December 11, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST
• January 8, 2027, 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST

How to Apply: Applications are submitted through the program webpage.

Questions? Contact Mimi Abdu (mabdu@cbtrust.org; ext. 162) and/or Sadie Drescher (sdrescher@cbtrust.org; ext. 105)

See more about the program and apply at: https://cbtrust.org/grants/pooled-monitoring-initiatives-restoration-research-award-program/

Thanks so much to all of our funding partners, Pooled Monitoring Advisory Committee members, and collaborators who make this program possible.