Amended Attachment A - Proposal Summary Sheet.docx

This file is the Amended Attachment A Proposal Summary Sheet for the FY 2026 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP). The form serves as a template for applicants to submit required proposal information including the state geological survey name, project title, principal investigator details, authorized institutional representative information, and itemized budget amounts for salaries, fringe benefits, travel expenses, and other direct and indirect costs. Applicants must indicate which priority area their proposal addresses: Priority 1 (Preserve Geoscience Resources Including Digital and Physical Infrastructure Development) or Priority 2 (Critical Minerals Data Preservation), with specific line items for Priority 1 activities (Update ReSciColl Metadata) and Priority 2 activities (Preservation Plan and Collection Management List). The form requires proposed start dates between May 1, 2026 and August 1, 2026, with a mandatory project duration of exactly 12 months, and asks applicants to disclose any concurrent submissions to other agencies and active related grants.

The NGGDPP, administered by the U.S. Geological Survey under CFDA 15.814, provides federal funding to state geological surveys for preserving, cataloging, and providing access to geological and geophysical data and materials. The FY 2026 application deadline was extended to February 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EST to address discrepancies regarding maximum award performance periods. All applications must comply with federal requirements, including submission through Grants.gov with required Standard Forms (SF-424A, SF-424B, SF-424C, SF-424D) downloaded separately from the Grants.gov Forms Tab. A critical requirement states that the federal share of proposed activities cannot exceed 50 percent of total project costs, and proposals not meeting all NOFO specifications will be rejected. Awards typically range from $50,000 to $500,000, with project durations of 12 months for FY 2026.