Opportunity Information: Apply for G14AS00006
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- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "STATEMAP The State 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 18, 2013 and posted on Sep 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 6, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,370,498.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only State Geological Surveys are eligible to apply to the STATEMAP component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program pursuant to the National Geologic Mapping Act (Public Law 111 11). Since many State Geological Surveys are organized under a State university system, such universities may submit a proposal on behalf of the State Geological Survey. State Geological Surveys must have a State Mapping Advisory Committee (or equivalent) meet annually to qualify for funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
STATEMAP is a federal grant opportunity under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) designed to help States build and refine the geologic framework in places that matter most to their public well-being and long-term planning. The core purpose is straightforward: produce high-quality geologic mapping in areas that are considered vital to a State's economic interests (such as mineral and aggregate resources, energy development, and infrastructure siting), social welfare (including public safety and land-use planning), or scientific needs (such as understanding regional geology, groundwater systems, and geologic hazards). Rather than dictating one national set of priorities, STATEMAP is structured so each State identifies its own highest-value mapping targets, recognizing that the most urgent geologic questions differ widely from one region to another.
A defining feature of the program is that mapping priorities must be set by the State Geologist in consultation with a State Mapping Advisory Committee that represents multiple stakeholder interests. This committee is expected to meet annually, and having that annual meeting (or an equivalent advisory process) is a condition for eligibility. The idea is to ensure mapping decisions are not made in a vacuum, but instead reflect practical needs raised by agencies, local governments, industry, academia, and other users of geologic information. Priority areas are to be selected based on two main drivers: first, areas with multiple-issue needs (for example, places where groundwater, hazards, and development pressures intersect) or compelling single-issue needs (such as a specific landslide corridor, earthquake fault zone, or critical aquifer recharge area); and second, areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth science problems that the State has identified as pressing.
This particular opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G14AS00006) was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Science and Technology/Research and Development category. Cooperative agreements typically indicate substantial federal involvement or coordination compared to a standard grant, which fits the program's national cooperative structure. The estimated total funding listed for this round was $6,370,498, with an expected 50 awards. Individual awards could be as high as $300,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). The program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources to support the project, a common model for cooperative mapping programs that aim to leverage State investment alongside federal funds.
Eligibility is narrowly defined by law. Only State Geological Surveys are eligible to apply under the National Geologic Mapping Act (Public Law 111-11). Because many State Geological Surveys operate within State university systems, a State university may submit the application on behalf of the State Geological Survey, but the applicant must still be functioning as the State Geological Survey for the purposes of the program. Another key eligibility condition is the requirement that the State Geological Survey maintain and convene the State Mapping Advisory Committee (or an equivalent body) annually.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on September 18, 2013, with an application deadline of November 6, 2013, and an archive date of December 6, 2013. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.810 (National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program). The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). For official details and full announcement materials, the listing pointed applicants to Grants.gov, and provided a contact for access issues: Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist, at 703-648-7487 and kdove@usgs.gov.
In practical terms, STATEMAP funding is meant to help State Geological Surveys produce and publish geologic map information that can be directly used to address real-world decisions and problems. By tying priorities to an advisory committee process and requiring matching funds, the program emphasizes both stakeholder relevance and shared commitment, with the end goal of improving the quality, coverage, and usefulness of geologic mapping where it can deliver the greatest benefit to each State.
STATEMAP (NCGMP) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is STATEMAP?
STATEMAP is a federal grant opportunity under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) that supports States in building and refining their geologic framework through high-quality geologic mapping.
What is the main purpose of STATEMAP funding?
The core purpose is to produce high-quality geologic mapping in areas that matter most to a State's public well-being and long-term planning, including economic priorities, social welfare needs, and scientific needs.
What kinds of benefits or uses is the program designed to support?
STATEMAP is intended to produce map information that can be used for practical decision-making, such as mineral and aggregate resource planning, energy development, infrastructure siting, public safety, land-use planning, understanding groundwater systems, understanding regional geology, and assessing geologic hazards.
Does STATEMAP set a single national mapping priority list?
No. STATEMAP is structured so each State identifies its own highest-value mapping targets, recognizing that urgent geologic questions vary widely across regions.
Who decides the mapping priorities for a STATEMAP project?
Mapping priorities must be set by the State Geologist in consultation with a State Mapping Advisory Committee that represents multiple stakeholder interests.
What is the State Mapping Advisory Committee, and why is it required?
The State Mapping Advisory Committee is a stakeholder group expected to represent multiple user interests (such as agencies, local governments, industry, academia, and other users of geologic information). It is required to ensure mapping decisions reflect real-world needs rather than being made in isolation.
How often must the State Mapping Advisory Committee meet?
The committee is expected to meet annually, and holding that annual meeting (or using an equivalent advisory process) is a condition for eligibility.
What if a State uses an equivalent advisory process instead of a formal committee meeting?
The opportunity notes that an annual meeting or an equivalent advisory process is acceptable, but having that yearly advisory input is still a condition for eligibility.
What types of areas are considered high priority for STATEMAP mapping?
Priority areas are selected based on (1) multiple-issue needs (for example, where groundwater, hazards, and development pressures intersect) or compelling single-issue needs (such as a landslide corridor, earthquake fault zone, or critical aquifer recharge area), and (2) areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth science problems identified by the State as pressing.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is G14AS00006.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This round was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Science and Technology/Research and Development category.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement or coordination compared to a standard grant, which aligns with the program's national cooperative structure.
How much total funding was estimated for this round?
The estimated total funding listed for this round was $6,370,498.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 50 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as high as $300,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The listing shows an award floor of $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources to support the project.
Why does the program require matching funds?
The description emphasizes shared commitment and leveraging State investment alongside federal funds to improve the quality, coverage, and usefulness of geologic mapping.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is defined by law: only State Geological Surveys are eligible to apply under the National Geologic Mapping Act (Public Law 111-11).
Can a State university apply?
Yes, in cases where a State Geological Survey operates within a State university system, the university may submit the application on behalf of the State Geological Survey. However, the applicant must still be functioning as the State Geological Survey for the purposes of the program.
Are there any eligibility conditions beyond being a State Geological Survey?
Yes. The State Geological Survey must maintain and convene the State Mapping Advisory Committee (or an equivalent body) annually as a condition of eligibility.
Who is the sponsoring federal agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 15.810 (National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 18, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 6, 2013.
When was this listing archived?
The archive date was December 6, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find the official announcement and apply?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for official details and full announcement materials.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov access issues related to this opportunity?
The listing provided a Grants.gov access contact: Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist, at 703-648-7487 and kdove@usgs.gov.
What kinds of stakeholders are expected to be represented in the advisory process?
The advisory committee process is intended to reflect practical needs raised by groups such as agencies, local governments, industry, academia, and other users of geologic information.
What is the ultimate goal of STATEMAP funding?
The stated goal is to improve the quality, coverage, and usefulness of geologic mapping where it can deliver the greatest benefit to each State, producing and publishing map information that can be directly used to address real-world decisions and problems.
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