Cooperative Agreement Opportunity for Geophysical Surveys in Alaska - Earth Mapping Resources Initiative- FY2024
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- G24AS00355
- Agency
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US Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $4,250,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement funding opportunity for geophysical surveys in Alaska as part of the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI). The goal is to collect airborne magnetic and radiometric data in the Kuskokwim Mountains region, which has potential for rare earth element and other critical mineral deposits. Eligible applicants are state geological surveys, and proposals must include a data management plan. Proposals will be evaluated on criteria such as adherence to the funding guidance, scientific quality, and capabilities for geologic data acquisition. The deadline for proposals is December 31, 2024.
The USGS is offering up to $4,250,000 in funding over a 3-year period for this opportunity. The surveys are expected to be conducted in the Kuskokwim Mountains region of Alaska.
Synopsis
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to facilitate the collection of geophysical data and associated data as one part of the overall Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) effort to collect geophysical, geologic, geochemical, and topographic data in areas of critical mineral potential across the Nation. This advanced mapping of the Nation's subsurface geologic resources will also directly benefit our understanding of domestic resources of other economically valuable mineral and energy resources, groundwater resources and water security, geologic hazards, infrastructure dependencies on subsurface geology. Final approval and issuance of financial support is dependent on various funding, administrative and programmatic contingencies. Awards made in support of Earth MRI are subject to the availability of funds and will be in the form of a Cooperative Agreement. The USGS is designated as the lead Federal agency for geologic map data. Earth MRI is designed to aid in fulfilling that leadership responsibility and to ensure that the needs of the Nation for high-quality two- and three-dimensional geologic framework data are being met. This role cannot be filled by the USGS alone, and Earth MRI is a collaborative approach to acquiring data for the Nation. Additionally, Earth MRI is mandated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (PL 117-58, signed on 11/15/21) - directing the USGS to accelerate efforts to carry out fundamental integrated topographic, geologic, geochemical, and geophysical mapping activities focused on the assessment of critical minerals.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Earth MRI Alaska Geophysics Program Announcement FY2024.pdf |
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