The USGS is offering grants for Geologic Mapping in Earth MRI Phase 2 Focus Areas, aiming to collect geophysical, geologic, and topographic data in critical mineral potential regions. This collaborative initiative involves partnerships with State Geological Surveys and utilizes Cooperative Agreements for data collection. The USGS plays a lead role in program management to facilitate planning and acquisition for the broader community. Applications for the Geologic Mapping Awards (GMA) are open until May 18, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 326797
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-20-FA-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Geologic Mapping in the Earth MRI Phase 2 Focus Areas |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 16 |
| 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: | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,157,555 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
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. Earth MRI is a collaborative approach to acquiring data for the nation. The implementation model for Earth MRI Geologic Mapping Awards (GMA) is based on multi-agency partnerships with the State Geological Surveys for geologic framework data collection, with the USGS acting in a lead program management role to facilitate planning and acquisition for the broader community, through the 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 326797 Other Supporting Documents-Synopsis -> 2020 Earth MRI GMA Notice of Intent.pdf
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