The USGS is offering the Earth MRI Geologic Mapping Awards (GMA) to collect geophysical, geologic, and topographic data in areas with critical mineral potential nationwide. This grant promotes a collaborative approach by partnering with State Geological Surveys for data collection, with USGS overseeing program management. The goal is to support the acquisition of geologic framework data through Cooperative Agreements, enhancing the availability of critical mineral resources data for the broader community. Closing date for applications is July 24, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 318367
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-19-FA-00267 |
| 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 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 318367 Other Supporting Documents-NOI -> Notice of Intent – FY19 Earth MRI Idaho GM.pdf
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