The State Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program | G24AS00043

Opportunity Information: Apply for G24AS00043

The State Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, commonly referred to as STATEMAP, is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity designed to help states build and refine the geologic framework in places that matter most to public well-being and decision-making. The central goal is to support modern geologic mapping in areas that are considered vital to a state and to the nation for economic, social, or scientific reasons. In practical terms, this program is meant to produce the kind of detailed geologic map information that agencies, communities, and researchers rely on for issues like natural resource planning, infrastructure development, land-use decisions, groundwater and surface-water management, and understanding geologic hazards.

A defining feature of STATEMAP is that mapping priorities are set at the state level rather than being dictated by prior federal arrangements. The State Geologist, Survey Director, Chief Scientist, or an equivalent senior official is responsible for choosing mapping priorities, but that decision is expected to be made in consultation with a State Mapping Advisory Committee (SMAC). The SMAC is described as multi-representational and multidisciplinary, which signals that states should pull input from a range of stakeholders and technical perspectives rather than a single agency or specialty. Priority mapping areas should be selected based on two broad need categories: first, state demand for geologic map information in locations where there are multiple overlapping issues (or a strong single issue that creates an urgent need for mapping), and second, locations where mapping is needed to resolve critical earth science problems. The notice also makes clear that a state does not gain or lose priority based on previous agreements with the USGS, reinforcing that current needs and scientific or public-value drivers should guide what gets mapped.

The award is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the USGS, within the funding activity area of science and technology and other research and development. The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 15.810, with a funding opportunity number of G24AS00043. The stated award ceiling is $800,000, indicating the maximum possible federal share per award under this announcement, though actual award sizes may vary based on scope, the number of awards made, and available appropriations. The original closing date for applications was January 9, 2024, and the opportunity record shows a creation date of September 18, 2023.

Eligibility is intentionally narrow. Only State Geological Surveys are eligible to apply for STATEMAP funding, consistent with the National Geologic Mapping Act (Public Law 116-9). Because many State Geological Surveys are housed within state university systems, the announcement explicitly allows a state university to submit the proposal on the Survey's behalf, as long as the application is functionally representing the State Geological Survey. This structure is meant to ensure that the program directly supports state-led geologic mapping capacities and products, while still accommodating how surveys are administratively organized in different states.

• The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The State Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.810.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2023-09-18.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-01-09. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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