National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation
Active
- Assistance listing
- 15.814
- Agency
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US Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
- Grant awards
- 454 $32,673,041 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- NGGDPP
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Formula Grant
- Treasury account
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- 14-0804-0-1-306
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior, funds preservation, cataloging, and public access to geological, geophysical, and engineering samples and data under Assistance Listing 15.814, the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP), with the most recent grant award dated September 15, 2025. The most recent posted opportunity, G26AS00024, closed February 26, 2026, so no solicitation is open as of this summary.
Program activity is steady. The portfolio includes 454 federal grant awards since May 24, 2009, with annual counts of 32 (2021), 33 (2022), 32 (2023), 36 (2024), and 33 (2025). Combined federal dollars obligated total $32.7 million, and combined obligations including the non-federal share total $60.4 million. Three federal funders appear: the USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants (256 awards, $27.4 million federal), USGS (192 awards, $5.1 million), and the Department of the Interior (6 awards, $217 thousand). Assistance types are almost entirely Project Grants (453 of 454), with one Formula Grant.
Eligible applicants are State Governments, and the NOFO directs the program at State Geological Surveys. A university system may submit on behalf of a State Geological Survey organized under it. Funded work centers on rescuing deteriorating drill cuttings and core, digitizing paper well logs and field maps, scanning historical collections, and generating geochemical data on critical minerals. Recent examples include a $1,795,433.00 award to the Illinois State Geological Survey for curating and re-boxing a drill cuttings collection and expanding storage, a $1,022,648.51 award to the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources for thin section and data preservation, and a $240,000 award to the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys for digitizing Bureau of Land Management oil and gas records.
Recipients must comply with Section 70914 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which bars obligating funds for infrastructure projects unless iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials are produced in the United States, absent an approved waiver. The requirement flows to all subawards and purchase orders. Costs follow 2 CFR 200, Subpart E.
Objective and description
- Objective
To preserve and provide access to geological, geophysical, and engineering samples (and any related data) extracted from the Earth to improve the breadth of information available and to inform science and decision making now and in the future.
- Description
The National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) was established in 2005 in the Energy Policy Act. The goal of the NGGDPP is to preserve the Nation's geoscience collections (samples, logs, maps, data) to promote their discovery, use and reuse into the future. The mission of the NGGDPP is to provide access to samples and data to improve the breadth of information that can be used to inform decision making for the nation. The target audience for financial assistance through the NGGDPP is the State Geological Surveys. Their participation is essential to advancing the NGGDPP mission by preserving critical data and ensuring geological resources are accessible to the public through the national catalog called the Registry of Scientific Collections (ReSciColl)
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
State geological surveys are eligible to apply. For State geological surveys organized under a State university system, such universities may submit a proposal on behalf of or through the State geological survey.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Research scientists, engineers, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program.
- Uses of assistance
Sample and Data Preservation. Specific objectives are identified in the annual program announcement. Applications from States for proposals not covered by one of the objectives are not solicited. For more information, please contact the Program Office. For further information, please contact the regional office. Specific objectives are identified in the annual program announcement. Applications from States for proposals not covered by one of the objectives are not solicited. For more information, please contact the Headquarters Office.
- Use restrictions
Sample and Data Preservation
- Length and time phasing of assistance
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.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Relevance to announced priorities, technical evaluation factors, and prospect of attaining program objectives.
- Award procedure
Notification of an award is by receipt of a grant or cooperative agreement from a U.S. Geological Survey contracting officer.
- Deadlines
Estimated: December 31, 2026 The FY 2025 proposal deadline was December 12, 2025. The Notice for Funding Opportunity was posted on grants.gov on May 31, 2026.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Three to six months after submittal of proposal or bureau receipt of appropriations, whichever is later.
Grant opportunities
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Grant awards
Latest 10 of 454 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Illinois | $2,262,951 | 7% |
| 2 | Alaska Department Of Natural Resources | $1,908,453 | 6% |
| 3 | The University Of Kentucky Research Foundation | $1,826,788 | 6% |
| 4 | University Of Kansas Center For Research Inc. | $1,800,230 | 6% |
| 5 | Trustees Of Indiana University | $1,680,431 | 5% |
| 6 | Utah Geological Survey | $1,660,021 | 5% |
| 7 | Board Of Regents Of Nevada System Of Higher Education | $1,418,878 | 4% |
| 8 | Montana Technological University | $1,162,934 | 4% |
| 9 | Washington State Department Of Natural Resources | $1,154,011 | 4% |
| 10 | University Of Arizona | $1,134,871 | 3% |
10 of 51 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$151,503 |
| FY2025 | $6,457,369 |
| FY2024 | $4,572,812 |
| FY2023 | $5,741,657 |
| FY2022 | $4,251,212 |
| FY2021 | $1,767,646 |
| FY2020 | $1,839,785 |
| FY2019 | $1,981,455 |
| FY2018 | $1,021,554 |
| FY2017 | $943,025 |
| FY2016 | $781,680 |
| FY2015 | $731,195 |
| FY2014 | $786,129 |
| FY2013 | $629,699 |
| FY2012 | $637,127 |
| FY2011 | $616,540 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 15.814?
Assistance Listing 15.814 is National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation, a federal grant program run by US Geological Survey (Department of the Interior).
What is the CFDA number for National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation?
Its CFDA number is 15.814: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 15.814 awarded?
454 grant awards under 15.814 have obligated $32,673,041 in federal funds to 51 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 15.814?
The recipients obligated the most under National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation are University Of Illinois ($2,262,951), Alaska Department Of Natural Resources ($1,908,453) and The University Of Kentucky Research Foundation ($1,826,788).
How much did 15.814 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 15.814 obligated $6,457,369 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 15.814?
No opportunity listed under 15.814 is open now. The latest, 2026 National Geological & Geophysical Data Preservation Program, was posted on January 14, 2026.
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