NGWMN_Budget_Examples.zip

This is a budget example file provided as supplementary documentation for the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network (NGWMN) cooperative agreement opportunity (G25AS00001) administered by the US Geological Survey.

The funding opportunity provides up to $1.7 million in FY2024 for state and local water agencies to participate in the NGWMN, with individual awards capped at $150,000 for one-year projects or $300,000 for two-year projects. Routine data service maintenance work is limited to $20,000 per year, or up to $40,000 for agencies serving more than 500 sites. Projects must start between July 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. The USGS will provide substantial involvement through technical support for site selection, web services integration, and guidance on data collection and well maintenance activities.