Opportunity Information: Apply for 11HQPA0006
Apply for 11HQPA0006
- The Geological Survey in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "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 2, 2010 and posted on Sep 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 10, 2010. (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:
The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, commonly referred to as EDMAP, is a federal grant opportunity run through the U.S. Geological Survey under the broader National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP). Its central purpose is workforce development: funding projects that train the next generation of geologic mappers by supporting hands-on field mapping and the kinds of field-based data collection and analysis that professional geologic mapping requires. The program is structured to strengthen university earth science programs that teach geologic mapping, while also building closer working relationships between academic geologists and the nations geologic surveys, including both State Geological Surveys and the USGS.
EDMAP funds are awarded through cooperative agreements, emphasizing collaboration and alignment with public geologic mapping needs. Projects are expected to have geologic mapping as a major component, meaning that the field mapping effort is not incidental but a core deliverable tied to research and educational outcomes. A key program goal is to improve communication between academic mappers and government mapping programs so academic researchers better understand the real-world, societal drivers behind public-sector mapping priorities, such as hazards, resources, groundwater, land-use planning, and infrastructure decisions. Another explicit outcome is increasing the likelihood that geologic maps produced in university settings are ultimately made available to the public, expanding the national inventory of usable geologic map products.
Eligibility is centered on U.S. accredited universities. Proposals must be written and submitted by university professors in geoscience or closely related departments, but the intent of the funding is primarily student support. EDMAP cooperative grants are designed to fund students doing field geologic mapping, especially Masters and PhD students, with additional eligibility for qualified undergraduate juniors and seniors. For undergraduates, the program expects appropriate preparation in core geoscience coursework, specifically citing background such as mineralogy, petrology, and structural geology before the proposed mapping begins. While faculty advisors can request limited logistical support to enable meaningful time in the field with students, the awards are not meant to pay faculty salaries, and the bulk of the budget should clearly support the students mapping work and associated field needs.
This specific announcement (Funding Opportunity Number 11HQPA0006) was posted September 2, 2010, with an application deadline of November 10, 2010, and an archive date of December 10, 2010. It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity, with the activity category listed as education, and it is associated with CFDA 15.810 (National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program). The notice indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect that some portion of project costs must be contributed by the institution or partners. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0 in the source data, which typically means specific award sizes are not stated in the summary record and would need to be confirmed in the full announcement or related program guidance.
For access issues or administrative questions, the listed contact is Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7487.
EDMAP (Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program) - FAQs
What is EDMAP?
EDMAP is the educational component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP). It is a federal grant opportunity run through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that funds projects focused on training the next generation of geologic mappers through hands-on field mapping and related field-based data collection and analysis.
What is the main purpose of EDMAP funding?
The central purpose is workforce development. EDMAP supports student field geologic mapping projects that build practical, professional mapping skills while strengthening university earth science programs that teach geologic mapping.
Which agency runs this grant opportunity?
The program is run through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the broader National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP).
Is EDMAP a research grant or an education/workforce development grant?
Based on the notice information, EDMAP is categorized under the activity category "education" and is designed to develop mapping skills through field-based training. Projects are tied to research and educational outcomes, but geologic mapping training is the primary emphasis.
What type of award does EDMAP use?
EDMAP funds are awarded through cooperative agreements. This structure emphasizes collaboration and alignment with public geologic mapping needs rather than a purely independent research award.
What does it mean that EDMAP uses a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, cooperative agreements emphasize collaboration and alignment with public-sector mapping needs. Projects are expected to strengthen working relationships between academic geologists and government mapping programs (including State Geological Surveys and the USGS).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on U.S. accredited universities. Proposals must be written and submitted by university professors in geoscience or closely related departments.
Are students the main beneficiaries of EDMAP funding?
Yes. Although proposals are submitted by faculty, the intent of the funding is primarily student support, particularly for students conducting field geologic mapping.
Which students can be supported with EDMAP funds?
EDMAP cooperative grants are designed to fund students doing field geologic mapping, especially Masters and PhD students. Qualified undergraduate juniors and seniors may also be eligible.
Are there coursework expectations for undergraduate students supported by EDMAP?
Yes. For undergraduates, the program expects appropriate preparation in core geoscience coursework before the proposed mapping begins, specifically citing backgrounds such as mineralogy, petrology, and structural geology.
What kind of projects does EDMAP fund?
Projects are expected to have geologic mapping as a major component. The field mapping effort should be a core deliverable, not incidental, and should be tied to educational outcomes and relevant research activities.
Does geologic mapping have to be the main deliverable?
Yes. The program expects mapping to be a major component of the project, meaning it should be central to the scope and outcomes rather than a minor part of a broader project.
How does EDMAP relate to public-sector mapping needs?
A stated goal is to improve communication between academic mappers and government mapping programs so academic researchers better understand public-sector mapping priorities driven by societal needs such as hazards, resources, groundwater, land-use planning, and infrastructure decisions.
Does EDMAP encourage collaboration with State Geological Surveys or the USGS?
Yes. The program is structured to build closer working relationships between academic geologists and the nation's geologic surveys, including both State Geological Surveys and the USGS.
Is making maps publicly available part of EDMAP's goals?
Yes. An explicit outcome is increasing the likelihood that geologic maps produced in university settings are ultimately made available to the public, expanding the national inventory of usable geologic map products.
Can EDMAP funds be used to pay faculty salaries?
The awards are not meant to pay faculty salaries. The bulk of the budget should clearly support student mapping work and associated field needs.
Can the budget include faculty-related costs at all?
Faculty advisors can request limited logistical support to enable meaningful time in the field with students, but the program intent is that most funding supports students and field mapping activities.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect that some portion of project costs must be contributed by the institution or partners.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is 11HQPA0006.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on September 2, 2010.
What was the application deadline for this announcement?
The application deadline listed is November 10, 2010.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is December 10, 2010.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity, with the activity category listed as education.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.810 (National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program).
Is the award amount specified in the summary information?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as 0 in the source data. This typically indicates that specific award sizes are not stated in the summary record and would need to be confirmed in the full announcement or related program guidance.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist. Phone: 703-648-7487.
What kinds of societal needs can EDMAP-related mapping support?
The notice highlights public-sector mapping drivers such as hazards, resources, groundwater, land-use planning, and infrastructure decisions as examples of real-world priorities that academic mappers are encouraged to understand and align with.
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