The USGS offers the Earth MRI Geologic Mapping Awards (GMA) to collect essential geophysical, geologic, and topographic data in areas rich in critical minerals nationwide. This grant focuses on a collaborative approach involving multi-agency partnerships with State Geological Surveys. The USGS takes on a lead role to facilitate planning and data acquisition through the use of Cooperative Agreements. Applications are accepted until Jul 24, 2019, aiming to advance geologic framework data collection for the broader community’s benefit.
Opportunity ID: 318363
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-19-FA-00262 |
| 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: | $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: | TheEarth MRI mission is to collect geophysical, geologic, and topographic data inareas of critical mineral potential across the Nation. Earth MRI is a collaborative approach toacquiring data for the nation. Theimplementation model for Earth MRI Geologic Mapping Awards (GMA) is based onmulti-agency partnerships with the State Geological Surveys for geologicframework data collection, with the USGS acting in a lead program managementrole to facilitate planning and acquisition for the broader community, throughthe use of Cooperative Agreements. |
| 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 318363 Other Supporting Documents-NOI -> Notice of Intent – FY19 Earth MRI Alaska GM.pdf
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