STATEMAP The State Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The STATEMAP grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G12AS00007) is part of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) administered by the U.S. Geological Survey. Its central purpose is to support geologic mapping that helps individual states build or strengthen the geologic framework for areas considered important to the state’s economic development, public needs, hazard planning, environmental management, or scientific priorities. In practical terms, the program is meant to help states produce or improve geologic maps and related geologic information that can be directly used for decision-making in places where understanding the subsurface and surface geology matters most.

The program’s priorities are set at the state level rather than being dictated entirely by the federal agency. The State Geologist is responsible for selecting mapping priorities, but must do so in consultation with a State Mapping Advisory Committee that represents multiple interests. The intent is to ensure the projects chosen reflect real, on-the-ground needs. Priority-setting is expected to focus on two broad categories: first, areas where geologic map information is needed to address multiple issues at once (for example, groundwater, land-use planning, mineral resources, engineering concerns, and hazards), or a single issue that is especially urgent or consequential; and second, areas where new mapping is required to address critical earth science problems in the state. This structure is designed to push funding toward mapping efforts that have clear benefits and a strong justification, rather than mapping for its own sake.

STATEMAP is offered as a discretionary competitive opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically signals that the agency anticipates some level of federal involvement or coordination during the project, compared with a standard grant, although the work is still carried out by the recipient. The funding activity falls under science and technology and other research and development, and it is listed under CFDA 15.810 (National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program). The posted and creation date for this announcement is September 21, 2011, with an original and current closing date of November 2, 2011.

The estimated total funding available under this opportunity is $6,962,506, with an award ceiling of $300,000 and an award floor of $0. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required by the program to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award (though applicants may still choose to leverage other resources depending on project scope and state practices).

Eligibility is narrowly defined. Only State Geological Surveys are eligible to apply for STATEMAP funds, consistent with the National Geologic Mapping Act (Public Law 111-11). Because many State Geological Surveys are housed within or administered through state university systems, the announcement clarifies that a university may submit an application on behalf of the State Geological Survey. A key ongoing requirement tied to eligibility is that the State Geological Survey must have a State Mapping Advisory Committee (or an equivalent body) that meets annually in order to qualify for funding. This requirement reinforces the program’s emphasis on public-facing priorities and accountability in deciding what mapping work gets proposed.

For applicants or interested parties seeking the full announcement and related instructions, the additional information link directs users to Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov/). The listed contact for access issues and grant administration questions is Kimberly Dove, Grants Specialist at the USGS, reachable at 703-648-7487 or kdove@usgs.gov.

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