National Cooperative Geologic Mapping

 

To produce geologic maps of areas in which knowledge of geology is important to the economic, social, or scientific welfare of individual States. StateMap supports: (1) projects which produce new geologic maps with attendant explanatory information including correlation of map units, description of map units and symbols, stratigraphic columns, geologic sections, and other pertinent information; and (2) projects which compile existing geologic data in a digital form for inclusion in the National Digital Geologic Map Database. EdMap: Provide funding for undergraduate and graduate students in academic research programs, through cooperative agreements, that involve geologic mapping and scientific data analysis as major components; expand research and educational capacity of graduate programs that teach earth science students the techniques of geologic mapping and field data analysis; and facilitate the publication and distribution of geologic maps generated in field-based graduate academic research programs.

Active 15.810 U.S. Geological Survey, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 No Data Available. EDMAP funded 32 students at 21 Universities on 24 Projects ; STATEMAP funded 43 states.
Fiscal Year 2018 EDMAP funded 33 students at 25 Universities on 28 Projects ; STATEMAP funded 44 states.
Fiscal Year 2019 EDMAP funded 28 students at 22 Universities on 24 Projects ; STATEMAP provided funding for 44 states.
Fiscal Year 2020 EDMAP funded 45 students at 37 Universities on 40 Projects ; STATEMAP provided funding for 44 states.
Fiscal Year 2021 EDMAP is in the process of funding 40 students at 34 Universities on 34 Projects; STATEMAP in the process of providing funding for 45 states.
Fiscal Year 2022 EDMAP provided funding for 59 students at 32 Universities on 36 Projects; STATEMAP provided funding for 45 states.
Fiscal Year 2023 EDMAP is in the process of funding 73 students at 29 Universities on 35 Projects; STATEMAP in the process of providing funding for 43 states.
Fiscal Year 2024 In FY24, the program anticipates funding, at the very least, 35 students at 30 Universities on 30-35 projects via EDMAP; the program anticipates funding 43-45 states via STATEMAP. Public Law 116-9
John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (2019), Title V, Section 5002 Reauthorization of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 StateMap program is restricted by statue to State geological surveys. Where State surveys are organized under a State university system, an application may be submitted by a State college or university on behalf of the State geological survey. EdMap program is restricted to universities with geoscience or related departments or programs. State geological surveys participating in this program and the general public will ultimately benefit from this program. Proposals for StateMap must include a letter of support from the State Geologic Mapping Advisory Committee to qualify for funding. Proposals for EdMap must include a letter of support from a State Geologist or USGS Project Chief. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 and Department of the Interior regulations 2 CFR Part 1402. Application form Standard Form (SF) 424 must be used. The application requirements as contained in the announcement package and the above regulations must be used for this program. Applications may be made only through the internet site http://www.grants.gov. Notification of an award is by receipt of a cooperative agreement from a U.S. Geological Survey contracting officer through GrantSolutions (https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/) Estimated: January 6, 2024 (Date may be adjusted slightly - depending on Bureau approval and release of Program Announcement). StateMap: Approval/disapproval will be announced by mid-February (or shortly after budget allocation). EdMap: Approval/disapproval will be announced by late February (or shortly after budget allocation). Not applicable. Statemap: Proposals must be submitted for a 1-year project period only. However, projects that were approved and funded during the previous fiscal year may be submitted as renewals (competing continuations). A completely new proposal subject to full review, must be submitted each year. EdMap: Proposals may be submitted which request a performance period of 1 year at a time. Student mapping projects may last up to 2 years, however, each year a separate proposal must be submitted. Students are only allowed two years of EdMap funding. Funding for year two will be determined through the annual competitive announcement. The criteria for selecting proposals for both Statemap and EdMap are included in the Geological Survey program announcements. STATEMAP: Only one application will be accepted from each State geological survey. State proposals cannot include in-kind services by the U.S. Geological Survey. Travel to meetings of professional societies is not an acceptable expense for the program, nor are funds intended for the purchase of computer hardware, software, or other nonexpendable property. Student tuition or reimbursement is not an allowable expense. EdMap: Proposals cannot include a request for in-kind services by the U.S. Geological Survey. Funds are not intended for the purchase of capital equipment. Student tuition or reimbursement is not an allowable expense. For further information, please contact the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program office. Performance Reports: Recipients are responsible for monitoring performance for each award and sub-award under this program in accordance with 2 CFR 200. Recipients are subject to the audit requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F. All records must be maintained for 3 years after submission of the final financial report. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. The Statemap program is required by Public Law 111-11 to be carried out on a 1:1 matching basis; each recipient must match each Federal dollar with a nonfederal dollar. The nonfederal share may be contributions of services or cash provided to contractors to perform geologic mapping or other services directly applicable to proposed work on the project. The specific source(s) of the State contribution, such as State legislative appropriation, must be provided in the proposal. The EdMap program is required by Public Law 111-11 to be carried out on a 1:1 matching basis; each recipient must match each Federal dollar with a nonfederal dollar. The nonfederal share may be a contribution of funds or services. Such services can include those related to the student research project or cash provided to contractors, i.e., field assistants to perform geologic mapping or other services directly applicable to proposed work on the project. Student tuition is not an allowable expense for direct cost or match for either Statemap or EdMap.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award. Recipients request payment as needed throughout the award period. Contact Michael Marketti, Program Manager, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, E-mail: mmarketti@usgs.gov. Darcy K. McPhee
Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, MS 908 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive,
Reston, VA 20192 US
dmcphee@usgs.gov
Phone: (703)648-6973

Michael Marketti
MS 908 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191 USA
mmarketti@usgs.gov
Phone: 703-648-6976 https://www.usgs.gov/programs/national-cooperative-geologic-mapping-program 14-0804-0-1-306 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$15,307,595.00; FY 23 est $15,829,235.00; FY 24 est $15,829,235.00; FY 21$14,209,235.00; FY 20$10,853,139.00; FY 19$5,982,437.00; - FY2023 total reflects increased Appropriation for STATEMAP and EDMAP. FY2024 estimated total reflects assumed level funding from FY2023. Past Fiscal Year (2022): Range: $10,200 - $668,850; Average: $188,461 per award. Current Fiscal Year (2023): Range: $7,467 - $692,843; Average: $205,541 per award. Budget Fiscal Year (2024): Program Announcements scheduled for release in Fall 2023; assuming consistent funding levels, it is expected that award range and average for FY2024 will be similar to FY2023 awards, with the caveat that award caps may be adjusted slightly. Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2017 Bedrock Geologic Mapping of the Northern Arrowhead Area, northeast Minnesota, scale 1:100,000; Geologic Mapping of Texas Mineral/Earth Resources: Sand Resources of Central and South Central Texas (Somerset, Rossville, and Katemcy Quadrangles, 1:24,000); Geologic Mapping in the Middle Columbia Basin, North-Central Oregon.
Fiscal Year 2018 Bedrock Geologic Mapping in St. Louis County, northeast Minnesota, scale 1:100,000 (Minnesota Geological Survey)
Fiscal Year 2019 Geologic mapping of the Georgetown and Montpelier 7.5’ quadrangles, Idaho – New Mapping in the Preston Project (Idaho Geological Survey)
Fiscal Year 2020 Bedrock geologic mapping of the Coal Valley, Silvis, and Wedron Quadrangles, 1:24,000 scale, Illinois – New Bedrock Mapping in Illinois Project (Illinois State Geological Survey)
Fiscal Year 2021 Geologic mapping of the Racetrack Basin area, Central North Slope, Alaska (Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys)
Fiscal Year 2022 Geologic mapping in the Walla Walla Subbasin, Adams 7.5′ quadrangle, Oregon (Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries).
Fiscal Year 2023 New geologic mapping of the Willits 7.5’ Quadrangle, California (California Geological Survey).
Fiscal Year 2024 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates funding projects that produce detailed geologic maps and three-dimensional framework models that help to sustain and improve the quality of life and economic vitality of the Nation and to mitigate natural hazards.