The USGS Earth MRI Geologic Mapping Awards (GMA) grant aims to gather geophysical, geologic, and topographic data in areas with critical mineral potential nationwide. This collaborative grant involves partnerships with State Geological Surveys to collect geologic framework data, with USGS leading the program management. The grant utilizes Cooperative Agreements to support planning and data acquisition for the broader community. Applications close on July 24, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 318353
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-19-FA-00255 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | EARTH MRI |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: |
The Earth MRI mission is to collect geophysical, geologic, and topographic data in areas of critical mineral potential across the Nation. Earth MRI is a collaborative approach to acquiring data for the nation. The implementation model for Earth MRI Geologic Mapping Awards (GMA) is based on multi-agency partnerships with the State Geological Surveys for geologic framework data collection, with the USGS acting in a lead program management role to facilitate planning and acquisition for the broader community, through the use of Cooperative Agreements.
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Desiree T Santa
Grant Specialist Phone 703-648-7382 Email:dsanta@usgs.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 318353 Other Supporting Documents-NOI -> Notice of Intent – FY19 Earth MRI Nevada GM.pdf
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