Cooperative Agreement G26AC00012
- The West Virginia Geological & Economic Survey is the recipient of a $123,555.76 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (CFDA 15.814). The grant will fund a 2-year project from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2026 to improve preservation and accessibility of the Survey's geological samples and data. Key activities include: Transferring crushed rock samples from deteriorating bags to plastic...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Geological Survey under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) will provide $908,270.35 to the Virginia Department of Energy to produce new digital geologic maps, geospatial databases, and stratigraphic information for the state of Virginia. The award period runs from December 8, 2025 to December 7, 2027. Key deliverables include PDF versions of new geologic maps for seven 7.5-minute quadrangles, GEMS geodatabases for four...
- The West Virginia Geological Economic Survey received a $147,142.30 Project Grant award from the U.S. Geological Survey under the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (CFDA 15.814) to support two key objectives: Purchase a new benchtop X-ray diffraction device to collect analytical data on potential critical mineral resources from the agency's legacy geological samples. This equipment will enhance the WVGES's capabilities to characterize and preserve critical mineral...
- The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) was awarded a $1,140,821.98 Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810). The 24-month project, running from August 18, 2025 to August 17, 2027, will fund the completion of 8 new geologic maps at 1:24,000 and 1:100,000 scales, including 6 quadrangle maps, a revised map of Bryce Canyon National Park, and the completion of the Wildcat Mt. 30 x 60 quadrangle. Additionally, the...
- The South Carolina Geological Survey (SCGS) was awarded a $391,352 Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. The award supports five geologic mapping and database development projects, including: Mapping two 7.5-minute quadrangles along I-73 and the Piedmont region of South Carolina. Mapping four 7.5-minute quadrangles along the I-95 corridor and portions...
- The Virginia Department of Energy received a $746,312.20 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Geological Survey's National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810). The funding will provide new digital geologic maps and stratigraphic information to meet the specific needs of Virginia and support the development of a comprehensive national digital geologic map. Key deliverables include: PDF versions of new geologic maps for five 7.5-minute quadrangles and two 30x60-minute...
- This $1,287,965.83 federal Cooperative Agreement award, made by the U.S. Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810), will support the Virginia Department of Energy in producing new digital geologic maps and stratigraphic information. The award will fund activities including mapping the geology in six new areas, compiling existing data on bedrock and surficial geology in three additional areas, converting nine...
- The Utah Geological Survey (UGS), a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, received a $1,247,448 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810). The award will fund several projects over a 24-month period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025. Key deliverables include: Completion of 6 new 1:24,000 and 1:62,500 scale geologic maps, with accompanying explanatory...
- This federal Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) provides $1,290,924 in funding to the Utah Geological Survey (UGS) from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. The award supports several geologic mapping and research initiatives in Utah, including: Producing 8 new 1:24,000 and 1:100,000 scale geologic maps covering 7.5 quadrangles and part of a 30x60 quadrangle Converting 7 published 7.5...
- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) awarded a $643,308.48 Cooperative Agreement under the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (CFDA 15.073) to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) Fiscal Management Division. The 3-year project will conduct a geochemical reconnaissance survey of Devonian shales across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland to assess the economic potential for critical minerals including vanadium, molybdenum, cobalt, nickel, rhenium,...
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) awarded a $252,503 Cooperative Agreement to the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey (WVGES) under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) for the FY25 STATEMAP project. The 24-month project from 12/15/2025 to 12/14/2027 will deliver three key products: The award supports WVGES's efforts to collect, analyze, and disseminate geological data and samples to support scientific research, economic development, and environmental assessment in West Virginia.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $119.7k | 12/3/25 |