The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landslide Hazards Program (LHP) is issuing this Program Announcement for the USGS Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program. This funding opportunity, authorized by the National Landslide Preparedness Act, provides grants on a competitive basis to state, territorial, local, and Tribal governments to research, map, assess, and collect data on landslide hazards. The program solicits Risk Reduction Proposals that align with three priority areas: landslide hazard mapping and assessment, planning and coordination, and education and outreach. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by June 17, 2024.
The total estimated funding available is $1 million, with a maximum award of $300,000. Awards are anticipated to be announced by July 15, 2024, with a project start date between July 15 and September 30, 2024. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 15.821, and the funding is available to a range of eligible applicant types, including city/township governments, tribal organizations, county governments, higher education institutions, tribal governments, state governments, and special district governments.
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