Opportunity Information: Apply for 10HQPA0004
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- The Geological Survey in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EDMAP The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.810 National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 3, 2009 and posted on Sep 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S. accredited university Geoscience or related Departments are eligible for EDMAP funds. University professors must write and submit the proposals. EDMAP cooperative grants are intended to fund students doing geologic mapping in the field. While it is proper for the professors/advisors to ask for some logistical support so that they may be with their student(s) in the field for a credible amount of time, the bulk of the award is intended to support the student s mapping efforts. EDMAP cooperative grants do not support faculty salaries. Masters and Doctoral students of Geoscience or related Departments at accredited United States colleges and universities are eligible applicants to the EDMAP Program. In addition, qualified undergraduate Juniors and Seniors are also eligible. These undergraduates should have received some basic mineralogy, petrology and structural geology training prior to the time they will do the geologic mapping proposed in this proposal.
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Opportunity Summary:
EDMAP is the educational arm of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) run by the U.S. Geological Survey. The core purpose of this grant opportunity is workforce development: it is designed to train the next generation of geologic mappers by supporting student-led projects where geologic mapping and field-based data analysis are central activities. Rather than funding general academic research, EDMAP is meant to strengthen hands-on field mapping skills and the practical interpretation of geologic observations, helping universities build and maintain strong training pipelines in traditional and modern mapping methods.
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements (Funding Opportunity Number 10HQPA0004; CFDA 15.810), which signals that awardees should expect an ongoing, collaborative relationship with the USGS or related program partners during the project period, not just a one-time grant payment with minimal interaction. A second major program goal is to improve communication between academic geologic mappers and public geologic surveys, including both State Geological Surveys and the USGS. The program is explicitly trying to connect university mapping work with real-world, public-facing needs that drive mapping priorities, such as hazard assessment, resource management, land-use planning, groundwater issues, and other societal applications of geologic maps. In practical terms, EDMAP is aiming for two outcomes from that stronger connection: first, that students and academic researchers become more aware of the public and societal drivers behind mapping projects undertaken by government surveys; and second, that more geologic maps produced in academic settings are ultimately released in forms that can be used by the public.
Eligibility is focused on U.S. accredited universities. Proposals must be written and submitted by university professors in geoscience or related departments, but the intended beneficiaries and primary supported personnel are students conducting field mapping. The program primarily supports Masters and Ph.D. students, while also allowing participation by qualified upper-division undergraduates (juniors and seniors) who already have foundational coursework in mineralogy, petrology, and structural geology before beginning the proposed mapping. A key restriction is that EDMAP cooperative grants are not intended to pay faculty salaries. Faculty advisors can request limited logistical support to spend a credible amount of time in the field with their student(s), but the expectation is that most of the budget directly supports the student mapping effort (for example, field expenses, travel, supplies, analytical needs closely tied to the mapping work, and other student support appropriate to the project).
This opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant institution must provide some level of non-federal contribution consistent with the program rules. The announcement was posted September 3, 2009, with an application deadline of November 12, 2009, and an archive date of December 12, 2009. The listed agency is the U.S. Geological Survey, and a point of contact for access issues or questions is Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist, at 703-648-7487.
EDMAP (NCGMP) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is EDMAP?
EDMAP is the educational arm of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It supports student-led geologic mapping projects where field-based mapping and interpretation of geologic observations are central activities.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is workforce development. EDMAP is designed to train the next generation of geologic mappers by strengthening hands-on field mapping skills and the practical interpretation of geologic observations using both traditional and modern mapping methods.
Is EDMAP intended to fund general academic research?
No. The program emphasizes training through field mapping and field-based data analysis rather than supporting general academic research that is not centered on mapping.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency listed for this opportunity is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is used for EDMAP funding?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements. This indicates awardees should expect ongoing collaboration with the USGS or related program partners during the project period, rather than a minimal-contact grant arrangement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project management?
Based on the opportunity description, a cooperative agreement signals an ongoing, collaborative relationship with USGS/program partners during the project period. Applicants should plan for coordination and communication as part of the award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is 10HQPA0004.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.810.
What program goals does EDMAP prioritize beyond student training?
A major additional goal is improving communication between academic geologic mappers and public geologic surveys, including State Geological Surveys and the USGS. The program aims to connect university mapping efforts with public-facing mapping needs.
What kinds of real-world needs are EDMAP projects meant to connect with?
The opportunity description notes public-facing needs such as hazard assessment, resource management, land-use planning, groundwater issues, and other societal applications of geologic maps.
What outcomes is EDMAP trying to achieve through stronger connections with public surveys?
The announcement describes two intended outcomes: (1) students and academic researchers become more aware of public and societal drivers behind government survey mapping priorities, and (2) more geologic maps produced in academic settings are ultimately released in forms usable by the public.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on U.S. accredited universities.
Who must prepare and submit the proposal?
Proposals must be written and submitted by university professors in geoscience or related departments.
Who are the intended beneficiaries of the funding?
The intended beneficiaries and primary supported personnel are students conducting field mapping.
Which student levels are primarily supported?
The program primarily supports Masters and Ph.D. students.
Can undergraduates participate?
Yes. Qualified upper-division undergraduates (juniors and seniors) may participate if they already have foundational coursework in mineralogy, petrology, and structural geology before beginning the proposed mapping.
Are faculty salaries allowed under EDMAP?
No. A key restriction stated in the announcement is that EDMAP cooperative grants are not intended to pay faculty salaries.
Can faculty advisors request any project support?
Yes. Faculty advisors can request limited logistical support to spend a credible amount of time in the field with their student(s), but the expectation is that most of the budget directly supports the student mapping effort.
What types of costs are implied as appropriate for student mapping support?
The opportunity description gives examples such as field expenses, travel, supplies, analytical needs closely tied to the mapping work, and other student support appropriate to the project.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant institution must provide some level of non-federal contribution consistent with the program rules.
When was this opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on September 3, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is November 12, 2009.
What is the archive date for this announcement?
The archive date listed is December 12, 2009.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions?
The listed point of contact is Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist, at 703-648-7487.
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