This grant, issued by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP), is for the purpose of supporting external research in critical areas related to earthquakes. Specifically, it funds studies on earthquake hazards, the fundamental physics of earthquakes, patterns of earthquake occurrence, and policies designed to enhance earthquake safety. This annual announcement aims to foster advancements in understanding seismic activity and its impact, aligning with the Department of Interior’s Secretarial priorities. The initiative is authorized by the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended by the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018, underscoring its long-standing commitment to reducing earthquake risks.
Opportunity ID: 353002
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G25AS00240 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USGS Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support Announcement for Fiscal Year 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.807 — Earthquake Hazards Program Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted via grants.gov no later than 6:00 p.m., EDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted via grants.gov no later than 6:00 p.m., EDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This Announcement is open to all individuals and entities EXCEPT for the ineligible categories listed below.The following proposals are NOT eligible for consideration under this Announcement:Proposals for regional seismic monitoring or establishing Data Centers.Proposals for long-term operation of geodetic networks or instruments.Proposals from U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government employees.Proposals from Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC).Proposals in which there is a real or apparent conflict of interest.Proposals principally involving the direct procurement of a product, equipment, or service.Proposals having subcontracts for 50 percent or greater of total direct costs.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. 6301–6308), the United States Geological Survey is authorized to continue existing, and on and after November 10, 2003, to enter into new cooperative agreements directed towards a particular cooperator, in support of joint research and data collection activities with Federal, State, and academic partners funded by appropriations herein, including those that provide for space in cooperator facilities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) issues this annual Announcement for assistance to support research in earthquake hazards, the physics of earthquakes, earthquake occurrence, and earthquake safety policy and address the Department of Interior’s Secretarial priorities. This activity is authorized by the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-124, 42 U.S.C. 7701 et. seq.), and as amended by the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-307). |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/science/external-grants-overview |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Margaret Eastman
mrussell@usgs.gov Email:mrussell@usgs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 353002 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Final 2025 EHP NOFO G25AS00240.pdf
Folder 353002 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A – FY25 External Research Priorities.pdf
Folder 353002 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment C – Proposal Information Summary Template.pdf
Folder 353002 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment D – Budget Summary Template.pdf
Folder 353002 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment E – 2025 EHP AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS.pdf
Folder 353002 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B – USGS Scientist Letter of Collaboration Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Margaret Eastman mrussell@usgs.gov Email: mrussell@usgs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.807 | G25AS00240 | USGS Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support Announcement for Fiscal Year 2025 | PKG00285390 | Mar 19, 2024 | May 23, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353002 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353002 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353002 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353002 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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