This grant is part of the Earth MRI mission to collect geophysical, geologic, and topographic data in areas of critical mineral potential, in alignment with Executive Orders to ensure secure and reliable supplies of critical minerals. The Department of the Interior’s initiative, directed by the U.S. Geological Survey, aims to enhance the understanding of domestic critical mineral resources through geophysical mapping in the Yukon-Tanana Upland area of Alaska. Applications are open until May 18, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 326770
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-20-FA-0160 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Geophysical Mapping in the Yukon-Tanana Upland, AK, Focus Area |
| 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: | May 05, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| 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. Executive Order 13817 “A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals” inaugurated a government-wide effort to strengthen and sustain the Nation’s critical mineral supply chains. As one element of implementing the Executive Order, Department of the Interior (Interior) Secretarial Order 3359 “Critical Mineral Independence and Security” directed the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to develop a plan to improve the Nation’s understanding of domestic critical mineral resources. |
| 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 326770 Other Supporting Documents-Synopsis -> 2020 Earth MRI AG Notice of Intent.pdf
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