National Cooperative Geologic Mapping

Department Of The Interior, Us Geological Survey

To produce geologic maps of areas in which knowledge of geology is important to the economic, social, or scientific welfare of individual States. StateMap supports: (1) projects which produce new geologic maps with attendant explanatory information including correlation of map units, description of map units and symbols, stratigraphic columns, geologic sections, and other pertinent information; and (2) projects which compile existing geologic data in a digital form for inclusion in the National

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Helps state geological surveys create important geologic maps for economic and scientific needs. Provides funding for new mapping projects and digital data compilation.

Quick Facts

Funding
$5,982,437 - $7,785,000
Deadline
May 26, 2026
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Organization
Department Of The Interior, Us Geological Survey

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Eligible faculty members serve as Principal Investigators and write a proposal based on the requirements.
  • Submit the proposal by the deadline.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
May 26, 2026Proposal due date
August 1, 2026Earliest possible project start date
March 27, 2026Webinar on proposal process
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • Funding for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students
  • Training in geologic mapping techniques
  • Field experience for students
  • Production of first-authored geologic maps
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Proposals may request up to $25,000 per primary undergraduate student mapper per year and up to $45,000 per primary graduate student mapper per year.
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
1:1
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
No explicit stacking rules mentioned
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation to prove matching funds not specified

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year

How Do I Apply?

mmarketti@usgs.gov
703-648-6976

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This program offers funding up to $7,785,000 (minimum $5,982,437).

The application deadline is May 26, 2026.

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