This grant, offered by the Mineral Resources Program (MRP) under the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI), is for State geological surveys. Its purpose is to fund activities focusing on mine waste inventory and characterization data compilation, acquisition, sampling, and mapping efforts that support ongoing Earth MRI initiatives. State geological surveys can also apply for travel funds to the annual 2025 Earth MRI workshop. Approximately $5 million is available for allocation in FY 2025 through a competitive proposal process, with all funds needing to be obligated by September 30, 2025.
Opportunity ID: 358654
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G25AS00258 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.073 — Earth Mapping Resources Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2025 Proposals received after the deadline will NOT be considered for an award.The earliest project start dates will be after the USGS receives its FY2025 BIL funding, or July 15, 2025, whichever is later. The latest start date is September 30, 2025. All deliverables are due 90 days following end of agreement performance period.Maximum award period is 24 months. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2025 Proposals received after the deadline will NOT be considered for an award.The earliest project start dates will be after the USGS receives its FY2025 BIL funding, or July 15, 2025, whichever is later. The latest start date is September 30, 2025. All deliverables are due 90 days following end of agreement performance period.Maximum award period is 24 months. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $356,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only State geological surveys are eligible to apply to this Notice of Funding Opportunity under the – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law: 117-58, Sec. 40201). A university may submit a proposal on behalf of a State geological survey if the State geological survey is organized under a state university system. If a State geological survey is overdue on deliverables or progress reports on ANY previous or ongoing Earth MRI-funded agreements at the time of proposal submission, proposal may not be considered for funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | Proposals are being accepted by the Mineral Resources Program (MRP), Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) for State geological survey Mine Waste activities. Funds are made available to participating State geological surveys for activities focusing on mine waste inventory and characterization data compilation and acquisition, sampling and mapping efforts in support of ongoing Earth MRI efforts. State geological surveys may also apply for travel funds to the annual 2025 Earth MRI workshop. In FY 2025, approximately $5M is available for allocation to USGS Mine Waste cooperative agreements through a competitive proposal process. All MRP funds must be obligated by Sep 30, 2025. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Extend due date to 5/14/2025. | Apr 14, 2025 | |
| Apr 10, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G25AS00258 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.073 — Earth Mapping Resources Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2025 Proposals received after the deadline will NOT be considered for an award.The earliest project start dates will be after the USGS receives its FY2025 BIL funding, or July 15, 2025, whichever is later. The latest start date is September 30, 2025. All deliverables are due 90 days following end of agreement performance period.Maximum award period is 24 months. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2025 Proposals received after the deadline will NOT be considered for an award.The earliest project start dates will be after the USGS receives its FY2025 BIL funding, or July 15, 2025, whichever is later. The latest start date is September 30, 2025. All deliverables are due 90 days following end of agreement performance period.Maximum award period is 24 months. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $356,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only State geological surveys are eligible to apply to this Notice of Funding Opportunity under the – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law: 117-58, Sec. 40201). A university may submit a proposal on behalf of a State geological survey if the State geological survey is organized under a state university system. If a State geological survey is overdue on deliverables or progress reports on ANY previous or ongoing Earth MRI-funded agreements at the time of proposal submission, proposal may not be considered for funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | Proposals are being accepted by the Mineral Resources Program (MRP), Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) for State geological survey Mine Waste activities. Funds are made available to participating State geological surveys for activities focusing on mine waste inventory and characterization data compilation and acquisition, sampling and mapping efforts in support of ongoing Earth MRI efforts. State geological surveys may also apply for travel funds to the annual 2025 Earth MRI workshop. In FY 2025, approximately $5M is available for allocation to USGS Mine Waste cooperative agreements through a competitive proposal process. All MRP funds must be obligated by Sep 30, 2025. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Margaret Eastman
mrussell@usgs.gov Email:mrussell@usgs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G25AS00258 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.073 — Earth Mapping Resources Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2025 Proposals received after the deadline will NOT be considered for an award.The earliest project start dates will be after the USGS receives its FY2025 BIL funding, or July 15, 2025, whichever is later. The latest start date is September 30, 2025. All deliverables are due 90 days following end of agreement performance period.Maximum award period is 24 months. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $356,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only State geological surveys are eligible to apply to this Notice of Funding Opportunity under the – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law: 117-58, Sec. 40201). A university may submit a proposal on behalf of a State geological survey if the State geological survey is organized under a state university system. If a State geological survey is overdue on deliverables or progress reports on ANY previous or ongoing Earth MRI-funded agreements at the time of proposal submission, proposal may not be considered for funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | Proposals are being accepted by the Mineral Resources Program (MRP), Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) for State geological survey Mine Waste activities. Funds are made available to participating State geological surveys for activities focusing on mine waste inventory and characterization data compilation and acquisition, sampling and mapping efforts in support of ongoing Earth MRI efforts. State geological surveys may also apply for travel funds to the annual 2025 Earth MRI workshop. In FY 2025, approximately $5M is available for allocation to USGS Mine Waste cooperative agreements through a competitive proposal process. All MRP funds must be obligated by Sep 30, 2025. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Margaret Eastman
mrussell@usgs.gov Email:mrussell@usgs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 358654 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FINAL NOFO G25AS00258.pdf
Folder 358654 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Mod 1 NOFO G25AS00238.pdf
Folder 358654 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment C_DMP.pdf
Folder 358654 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment E_DroneGuidance.pdf
Folder 358654 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A_summary.pdf
Folder 358654 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment G – Current and Pending Common Form.pdf
Folder 358654 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment F – Biographical Sketch Form.pdf
Folder 358654 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> AttachmentH_USGS_EMRI_Protocols_01.22.2025.pdf
Folder 358654 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> AttachmentD_Terms&Conditions_FY25.pdf
Folder 358654 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment_Figures1and2.pdf
Folder 358654 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> AttachmentB_budget_sheets.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.073 | G25AS00258 | Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025 | PKG00290562 | Apr 10, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358654 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358654 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358654 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358654 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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