The State Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

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Opportunity number
G26AS00011
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Up to $800,000

Opportunity facts

Assistance listings
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Category
  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
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  • Other
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The U.S. Geological Survey is soliciting proposals through the State Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (STATEMAP) to develop geologic maps and three-dimensional geologic map databases that establish the geologic framework of areas vital to individual states and the nation. Eligible applicants are limited to State Geological Surveys or state universities acting on behalf of state geological surveys, and applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM ET on May 27, 2026. Proposals must address one or more of nine guidance criteria focused on creating new geologic maps, derivative maps, compilations, subsurface data, and GeMS-compliant databases at scales ranging from 1:24,000 to 1:500,000. Merit review will be conducted by a seven-member peer panel evaluating proposals on state mapping priorities (5 points), project purpose and impact (25 points), technical quality (30 points), budget clarity (20 points), and prior work quality (20 points). All geologic map deliverables must be submitted as GeMS-compliant Level 3 databases to the National Geologic Map Database no later than 12 months after project completion.

The program anticipates distributing approximately $18,000,000 in total funding across approximately 45 awards, with a ceiling of $800,000 per award and a mandatory 1:1 cost-sharing match between federal and non-federal funds. Eligible proposals must have a performance period of 12 to 24 months, with anticipated project start dates between July 15, 2026, and January 1, 2027, and award issuance expected by December 31, 2026. Federal indirect costs are capped at 18% of total direct costs, and all projects will be conducted within the geographic boundaries of participating states. Technical proposals are limited to 25 pages (10 pages for proposals under $150,000) and must include introduction, geologic setting, purpose and justification, mapping strategy, deliverables, personnel, and budget narrative sections.

Synopsis

The primary objective of the STATEMAP component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) is to establish the geologic framework of areas determined to be vital to the economic, social, or scientific welfare of individual States and the Nation. The State Geologist/Survey Director/Chief Scientist (or similar position) shall determine mapping priorities in consultation with a multidiscipline State Mapping Advisory Committee (SMAC). These priorities shall be determined on the basis of: (1) State requirements for geologic map information in areas of multiple issue need or areas of compelling single-issue need, and (2) State requirements for geologic map information in areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth science problems. Priorities are not dependent on past agreements with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).The STATEMAP Program fulfills the NCGMP mission and supports Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretarial priorities (see https://www.doi.gov/performance/strategic-planning for the current DOI Strategic Plan) by developing a national geologic framework through the generation of new two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) geologic map databases. STATEMAP is directly supportive of EO 14154 ("Unleashing American Energy"), and Secretarial Orders 3417 ("Addressing the National Energy Emergency") and 3418 ("Unleashing American Energy"), which call for the acceleration of detailed geologic mapping in support of energy and critical mineral resources supported by data preservation and availability. The geologic mapping supported by STATEMAP provides foundational, standardized information (i.e., data) necessary to manage land and water resources of the U.S., discover and assess energy and mineral resources (including critical and rare earth minerals), understand and mitigate natural hazards, and inform national security decisions. STATEMAP mapping efforts continue to support the development of modern infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and pipelines in almost every State, by providing information necessary for land-use planning, as well as information on aggregate resources and building materials.

Files

File Type Posted
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BUDGET- Template STATEMAP.docx DOCX document
ENTIRE PROPOSAL BUDGET- Template STATEMAP.docx DOCX document
FY26 STATEMAP NOFO_Final.pdf PDF

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