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- The Department of the Interior, 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 47 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
STATEMAP is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP). It supports state-led geologic mapping projects that build a reliable geologic framework in places a state considers important for its economic well-being, public safety, environmental management, infrastructure planning, or scientific needs. The central idea is to produce geologic map information that can be directly used to address real-world state priorities, especially where better mapping can reduce uncertainty and help decision-makers handle complex land and resource issues.
The program is structured as a cooperative agreement (rather than a simple grant), which typically indicates substantial federal involvement or close coordination during the project. STATEMAP emphasizes that mapping priorities are not set solely by the federal agency; instead, they are determined by the State Geologist in consultation with a State Mapping Advisory Committee that includes multiple representatives and perspectives. This advisory approach is meant to ensure the mapping work reflects broad state needs and is targeted to the areas where updated or more detailed geologic information will have the most value.
Priority-setting under this opportunity is explicitly tied to two categories of need. First, states are expected to focus on areas with "multiple-issue" demands for geologic mapping, or areas with a compelling single issue where geologic information is critical. This can include places where many competing land uses overlap, or where a specific concern like hazards, groundwater supply, mineral resources, or land stability requires better geologic understanding. Second, states may prioritize areas where mapping is necessary to solve critical earth-science problems, meaning locations where the lack of accurate or detailed geologic maps is actively limiting the state’s ability to understand or manage important geological processes or risks.
Administrative details from the opportunity listing show it was posted on September 15, 2016, with an original application deadline of November 15, 2016. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The CFDA program number associated with this opportunity is 15.810. The maximum award amount listed (award ceiling) is $300,000, and the opportunity anticipated making about 47 awards, suggesting broad participation across many states or state-level entities.
Eligibility is described as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text (not included in the excerpt provided). In practice, STATEMAP opportunities are generally geared toward state geological surveys or comparable state entities responsible for geologic mapping and statewide geoscience information, consistent with the program’s design that places the State Geologist and a state advisory committee at the center of setting mapping priorities. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a collaborative federal-state mechanism to fund and coordinate high-priority geologic mapping that directly supports state needs, especially in areas where better geologic maps can guide policy, planning, resource management, and solutions to pressing earth-science challenges.
STATEMAP (USGS / NCGMP) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is STATEMAP?
STATEMAP is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP). It supports state-led geologic mapping projects intended to build a reliable geologic framework in areas a state considers important.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to produce geologic map information that can be directly used to address real-world state priorities. STATEMAP is designed to reduce uncertainty and help decision-makers handle complex land and resource issues by improving or updating geologic mapping in high-need locations.
What kinds of state needs can STATEMAP projects support?
Based on the opportunity description, supported mapping can be tied to state priorities such as economic well-being, public safety, environmental management, infrastructure planning, or other scientific needs. The emphasis is on practical value and direct usability of geologic map information for state decision-making.
Is STATEMAP a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The funding instrument listed for STATEMAP is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. This typically indicates substantial federal involvement or closer coordination between the USGS and the recipient during the project.
Who sets the geologic mapping priorities for STATEMAP projects?
Mapping priorities are not set solely by the federal agency. They are determined by the State Geologist in consultation with a State Mapping Advisory Committee. This committee includes multiple representatives and perspectives to ensure mapping work reflects broad state needs.
What is the role of a State Mapping Advisory Committee?
The advisory committee is described as a mechanism to bring multiple representatives and perspectives into priority-setting. Its role is to help ensure mapping is targeted to areas where updated or more detailed geologic information will have the most value to the state.
What types of areas are expected to be prioritized for mapping?
The opportunity ties priority-setting to two categories of need: (1) areas with "multiple-issue" demands for geologic mapping, or areas with a compelling single issue where geologic information is critical; and (2) areas where mapping is necessary to solve critical earth-science problems because insufficient mapping is limiting the state’s ability to understand or manage important processes or risks.
What does "multiple-issue" demand mean in the STATEMAP context?
As described, "multiple-issue" areas may be places where many competing land uses overlap and better geologic information can support complex decisions. The program highlights these areas as strong candidates for prioritization.
What are examples of a compelling single issue that could drive mapping priority?
The description lists examples such as hazards, groundwater supply, mineral resources, or land stability. In these cases, better geologic understanding is presented as critical for addressing that particular issue.
What does it mean to solve "critical earth-science problems" through mapping?
In this opportunity, it refers to situations where the lack of accurate or detailed geologic maps is actively limiting the state’s ability to understand or manage important geological processes or risks. Mapping is positioned as necessary to overcome that limitation.
What federal agency administers STATEMAP?
STATEMAP is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The listing identifies the activity category as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA program number for STATEMAP in this listing?
The CFDA program number associated with the opportunity is 15.810.
When was this opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The listing indicates it was posted on September 15, 2016, with an original application deadline of November 15, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount for this opportunity?
The award ceiling (maximum listed award amount) is $300,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about 47 awards, suggesting participation across many states or state-level entities.
Who is eligible to apply based on the provided listing?
The excerpt lists eligibility as "Others" and notes that additional clarification is referenced in the full eligibility text (which is not included in the provided information). The description also indicates the program is generally geared toward state geological surveys or comparable state entities responsible for geologic mapping and statewide geoscience information.
Does the program focus on state or federal priorities?
The program emphasizes state-led priority-setting. While it is administered by the USGS, the mapping priorities are determined by the State Geologist with input from a state advisory committee, so the work is intended to reflect broad state needs.
What kinds of decisions can improved geologic maps support?
The opportunity states that improved geologic map information can guide policy, planning, resource management, and solutions to pressing earth-science challenges, particularly where better mapping can reduce uncertainty in complex land and resource issues.
Why does STATEMAP emphasize "direct use" of mapping outputs?
The description stresses that the program aims to produce geologic map information that can be directly used to address practical priorities. This emphasis indicates the mapping is intended to be actionable for state decision-makers rather than purely academic.
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