USGS_MineWaste_2024-01-26.zip

This document outlines a federal grant opportunity through the US Geological Survey for Mine Waste cooperative agreements under the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative program. Up to $5 million is available in FY2024 for state geological surveys to conduct mine waste inventory, characterization, sampling and mapping efforts. Eligible applicants are state governments. Proposals will be accepted through a competitive process, and all funds must be obligated by September 30, 2024. The primary purpose of funding is to facilitate new geological and geochemical mapping activities, new geophysical data collection and datasets, and new mine waste research and data gathering to support the Earth MRI program's goals.