2025 National Geological & Geophysical Data Preservation Program

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Opportunity number
G25AS00009
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Not on record

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Grant
Category
  • Natural Resources
Eligible applicants
  • State Governments

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Department of the Interior is issuing the 2025 National Geological & Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) grant opportunity. The program aims to support state governments in preserving, cataloging, and providing public access to geological and geophysical data and materials. Key priorities include preserving geoscience data, developing digital/physical infrastructure, and preserving critical minerals data. Eligible applicants are state governments, and proposals must include data management plans and provide metadata to the ReSciColl registry. Proposals are due by December 12, 2024, with award announcements anticipated in Spring 2025.

The total available funding for this grant opportunity is unspecified, but individual awards can be up to $500,000. Projects can request funding for up to 3 priority areas and must be 12 to 36 months in duration, with proposed start dates between April 15, 2025 and August 15, 2026. Funded activities will be performed across various states, often at geological sample repositories, laboratories, and data centers.

Synopsis

The USGS National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) issues this annual Program Announcement for assistance to support preservation, cataloging of and access to geological and geophysical data and materials for research and education use and address the Department of Interior's Secretarial priorities. This activity is authorized by Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58, Sec. 351) which was amended by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Public Law 117-58).

Files

File Type Posted
Amendment 1 - G25AS00009.docx DOCX document
AttachmentC_FY2025_v1.pdf PDF
AttachmentB_FY2025.docx DOCX document
AttachmentA_FY2025.docx DOCX document
Final 2025 NGGDPP NOFO.docx DOCX document

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