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

Opportunity Summary:

STATEMAP is a discretionary, science and technology-focused grant opportunity offered under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) to support state-led geologic mapping. The core purpose is practical: build and refine the geologic framework in parts of a state that are considered especially important to that state's economic well-being, public safety, environmental management, resource planning, or scientific understanding. In other words, the program is designed to help states produce the kind of detailed geologic map information that decision makers rely on when facing real-world issues such as groundwater availability, mineral and energy resources, geologic hazards, land-use planning, infrastructure siting, and other time-sensitive earth science problems that require accurate, modern mapping.

A defining feature of STATEMAP is that mapping priorities are set at the state level rather than being dictated solely by the federal program. The State Geologist is responsible for selecting and justifying mapping priorities, but this must be done in consultation with a multi-representational State Mapping Advisory Committee (or an equivalent body). This committee structure is meant to ensure that mapping targets reflect broad statewide needs, not just a single institutional interest. Priorities are expected to be grounded in two main categories of need: first, areas where geologic map information is required to address multiple overlapping issues or a particularly compelling single issue (for example, rapid development pressures, known hazards, or resource conflicts); and second, areas where mapping is necessary to solve critical earth science problems, implying situations where current data are inadequate and where improved geologic interpretation would materially improve understanding and outcomes.

The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more engaged relationship between the funding agency and the recipient than a standard grant, often involving coordination, oversight, or technical collaboration during the project period. The opportunity carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support to match part of the project cost as required by the program rules. The listed award ceiling is $300,000, which sets the maximum expected federal funding per award under this announcement.

Eligibility is narrow and tied directly to the National Geologic Mapping Act. Only State Geological Surveys may apply to the STATEMAP component. Because many State Geological Surveys are housed within state university systems, a state university can submit an application on behalf of the State Geological Survey, but the eligible entity and beneficiary remains the State Geological Survey. A key ongoing qualification requirement is governance and stakeholder engagement: State Geological Surveys must have a State Mapping Advisory Committee (or equivalent) that meets annually in order to qualify for funding. This reinforces the program's emphasis on transparent, stakeholder-informed priority setting and accountability for mapping choices.

Administrative details in the announcement identify the opportunity as Funding Opportunity Number 10HQPA0003, cataloged under CFDA 15.810 (National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program). It was posted and created on Aug 20, 2009, with an original and current closing date of Nov 5, 2009, and an archive date of Dec 5, 2009. The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist, at 703-648-7487.

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