Open RFPs
Submit a proposal for the Research Priority Program
This program enables us to address broadly relevant subscriber issues, challenges, and opportunities with targeted research, often in a series of projects. We utilize an online proposal submission system to collect incoming proposals for the Research Priority Program.
Early submission of proposals and supporting documents is highly encouraged.
1. Select a Proposal
Review the list of open RFPs, noting their deadline and objectives. Download the RFP to learn more about the requirements of the RFP. Please ensure your organization can comply with the requirements of the RFP and proposal submission process specified in the proposal guidelines before beginning a proposal.
2. Verify Your Credentials
To ensure successful submission, test your credentials by either logging into or using the "Forgot Password" link in our proposal submission system. If you cannot find your email using the "Forgot Password" link, then use the "Request a Login" form. Please know, it can take up-to 48 business hours to provide credentials to new users. A login is required to submit a proposal and your completed proposal must be submitted before the deadline noted in the RFP.
3. Use the Submission System
Using your credentials, login and select the project—using the RFP number—for which you want to submit a proposal. Download and save the compressed Proposal Component Packet and follow the instructions outlined in the Tutorial for Online Proposals. This document provides an overview of the steps necessary to ensure successful submission.
Open RFPs - Research Priority Program
Integrating STEU and Other Emerging Water-Energy-Waste Technologies into Distributed/Decentralized Systems
The objectives of this project are to develop a research agenda for integrating sewage thermal energy use (STEU) and other innovative technologies regarding wastewater and their associated solid waste into distributed systems, and to scope out a full-scale research project for distributed/decentralized systems in this subject area.
Exploring Cost-Benefit Analysis of Post Long-Term Control Plan Approaches to Wet Weather Management
The objectives of this project are:
- Evaluate the state of the knowledge and research needs for a holistic approach to wet weather management and post long-term control plans for combined sewer overflows.
- Prepare a state-of-the-practice synthesis document, including recommendations on preliminary project concepts for future research.
- Conduct an invitation-only virtual workshop and communicate the results through a broad network after the workshop.
There are currently no RFPs available.
Submit a proposal for the Emerging Opportunities Program
This program was designed to address emerging and time critical issues. It also supports partnering opportunities and add-ons to current projects. Instructions for submitting a proposal for this program are contained in each request for proposal (RFP).
Criteria for Submitting a Project
The criteria in the document below will be used qualitatively for recommending a project idea for funding to our Executive Committee.
Criteria for Additional Funding
In addition to the criteria for funding, the following criteria will be used when an ongoing project is recommended for additional funding.
Additional Information
For additional information about how to submit a proposal for an RFP under this program, please view the information below.
Open RFPs - Emerging Opportunities Program
There are currently no RFPs available.