National Cooperative Geologic Mapping

To produce geologic maps of areas in which knowledge of geology is important to the economic, social, or scientific welfare of individual States. StateMap supports: (1) projects which produce new geologic maps with attendant explanatory information i

The National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) is the primary source of funding for geologic map production in the United States. The NCGMP funds geologic mapping activities through its FEDMAP, STATEMAP, and EDMAP components. This Assistance Listing facilitates cooperative agreements for both STATEMAP and EDMAP. Through STATEMAP, state partners produce geologic data to contribute to a national geologic framework driven by areas of economic, social, or scientific interest. STATEMAP mapping priorities are established by State Geological Surveys in consultation with a multi-representational State Mapping Advisory Committee. These priorities are based on multiple factors including a) state requirements for geologic-map information in areas of multiple-issue need or areas of compelling single-issue need, and b) state requirements for geologic-map information in areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth-science problems. STATEMAP-funded activities focus primarily on geologic maps to address land-use, water resources, aggregate and mineral resources, oil and gas, and natural hazards issues. As the educational component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP), EDMAP partners with colleges and universities to train the next generation of geologic mappers through hands-on, field-based (or data sythesis-focused) mentored geologic mapping projects.

StateMap program is restricted by statue to State geological surveys. Where State surveys are organized under a State university system, an application may be submitted by a State college or university on behalf of the State geological survey. EdMap program is restricted to universities with geoscience or related departments or programs.

State geological surveys participating in this program and the general public will ultimately benefit from this program.

STATEMAP: Only one application will be accepted from each State geological survey. State proposals cannot include in-kind services by the U.S. Geological Survey. Travel to meetings of professional societies is not an acceptable expense for the program, nor are funds intended for the purchase of computer hardware, software, or other nonexpendable property. Student tuition or reimbursement is not an allowable expense. EdMap: Proposals cannot include a request for in-kind services by the U.S. Geological Survey. Funds are not intended for the purchase of capital equipment. Student tuition or reimbursement is not an allowable expense. For further information, please contact the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program office.

Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award.

The criteria for selecting proposals for both Statemap and EdMap are included in the Geological Survey program announcements.

Notification of an award is by receipt of a cooperative agreement from a U.S. Geological Survey contracting officer through GrantSolutions (https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/)

Estimated: January 16, 2026 (Date may be adjusted - depending on Departmental approval and release of Notice of Funding Opportunities).

StateMap: Approval/disapproval will be announced by mid-February (or shortly after budget allocation). EdMap: Approval/disapproval will be announced by late February (or shortly after budget allocation).

Statemap: Proposals must be submitted for a 1-year project period only. However, projects that were approved and funded during the previous fiscal year may be submitted as renewals (competing continuations). A completely new proposal subject to full review, must be submitted each year. EdMap: Proposals may be submitted which request a performance period of 1 year at a time. Student mapping projects may last up to 2 years, however, each year a separate proposal must be submitted. Students are only allowed two years of EdMap funding. Funding for year two will be determined through the annual competitive announcement.