Opportunity Information: Apply for G17AS00005
Apply for G17AS00005
- The Department of the Interior, 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 09, 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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (often referred to as EDMAP) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity under the Department of the Interior that focuses on building the next generation of geologic mappers. The central idea is straightforward: support hands-on, map-based research and training in universities so that students graduate with strong field mapping skills, practical experience in collecting and interpreting geologic data, and a clearer understanding of how geologic maps are used to address real public needs.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement (Funding Opportunity Number G17AS00005; CFDA 15.810). Cooperative agreements typically indicate that the funding agency expects to be involved in meaningful ways beyond simply providing money, such as coordination, technical input, or collaboration that helps align student mapping projects with broader mapping priorities. In this case, the program is designed to strengthen academic earth science programs that teach geologic mapping and field-based data analysis by providing financial support for student-centered research projects where geologic mapping is a major component of the work.
A major emphasis of EDMAP is direct support for graduate students and selected undergraduate students who are conducting academic research that relies heavily on geologic mapping. The funding helps universities run mapping-focused projects that develop core competencies like field observation, stratigraphic and structural interpretation, documentation of field stations, and synthesis of field evidence into coherent geologic map products. In practical terms, the program is trying to ensure that students do not just learn mapping concepts in the classroom, but also carry out substantial mapping efforts as part of their research training, producing maps and interpretations that reflect professional standards.
Another key goal is improving communication and coordination between academic geologic mappers and the Nation's geologic surveys, including both State Geological Surveys and the USGS. The program explicitly aims to tighten the connection between what is being mapped in university settings and what is needed by public agencies. That improved communication is expected to produce two outcomes: first, academic researchers and students gain a better understanding of the societal and applied drivers behind mapping priorities at the USGS and State surveys (for example, information needs tied to hazards, land-use planning, water resources, mineral resources, and infrastructure). Second, geologic maps created in academic settings are more likely to be organized, documented, and ultimately made available to the public, increasing the public value of university-produced mapping and reducing the chance that useful mapping remains unpublished or inaccessible.
From the funding details provided, the award ceiling for this announcement is $50,000, and the program anticipated making around 20 awards. The opportunity was originally posted on September 8, 2016, with an original closing date of November 9, 2016. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility text associated with the announcement, which is typical for programs that may target specific types of institutions or partnerships (such as universities working in coordination with state surveys or other mapping stakeholders).
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as a workforce-development and capacity-building investment tied directly to geologic mapping as a public good. It supports student training through real mapping projects, strengthens university programs that teach field mapping and analysis, and encourages stronger collaboration between academia and the USGS and State Geological Surveys so that resulting map products better match public needs and are more likely to be shared for broad use.
EDMAP (USGS) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (EDMAP)?
EDMAP is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity under the Department of the Interior focused on building the next generation of geologic mappers. It supports hands-on, map-based research and training at universities so students graduate with strong field mapping skills and practical experience producing geologic map products.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to support university-based, student-centered research projects where geologic mapping is a major component of the work. The program is designed to strengthen academic earth science programs that teach geologic mapping and field-based data analysis, while producing map products aligned with real public needs.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this?
This is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements typically mean the funding agency expects to be involved in meaningful ways beyond providing funds, such as coordination, technical input, or collaboration to help align student mapping projects with broader mapping priorities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA number listed?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G17AS00005, and the CFDA number is 15.810.
Who is this program intended to support?
EDMAP places major emphasis on direct support for graduate students and selected undergraduate students conducting academic research that relies heavily on geologic mapping. The funding is structured to support student-centered projects run through universities.
What kinds of student activities and skills does EDMAP emphasize?
The program emphasizes substantial, hands-on field mapping as part of research training and the development of professional-level competencies. Examples specifically highlighted include field observation, stratigraphic and structural interpretation, documentation of field stations, and synthesizing field evidence into coherent geologic map products.
Does the program focus on classroom learning or field-based work?
The program is explicitly focused on field-based, practical experience. The intent is that students do not only learn mapping concepts in the classroom, but also carry out substantial mapping efforts as part of their research and produce map products that reflect professional standards.
Why does EDMAP emphasize coordination with State Geological Surveys and the USGS?
A key goal is improving communication and coordination between academic geologic mappers and public geologic surveys (State Geological Surveys and the USGS). This is intended to align university mapping with public-agency mapping priorities and to improve the likelihood that university-produced geologic maps are well organized, documented, and made available to the public.
What public needs can geologic maps help address under this program’s framing?
The description notes that mapping priorities may be driven by public needs such as hazards, land-use planning, water resources, mineral resources, and infrastructure. The program aims to help students understand these societal and applied drivers behind mapping priorities.
What kinds of outputs or deliverables are implied by the opportunity description?
While specific deliverables are not listed in the provided text, the opportunity description strongly implies geologic map products and interpretations created to professional standards, along with documentation practices that make the resulting maps more likely to be organized, accessible, and ultimately available to the public.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling for this announcement is $50,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making around 20 awards.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was originally posted on September 8, 2016, with an original closing date of November 9, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The description notes that additional clarification would be expected in the full eligibility text associated with the announcement, which is common for programs that may target specific institution types or partnerships (for example, universities working in coordination with State surveys or other mapping stakeholders).
Is this opportunity mainly a research grant or a workforce-development program?
Based on the description, it is best understood as a workforce-development and capacity-building investment tied to geologic mapping as a public good. It supports student training through real mapping projects while strengthening university programs that teach field mapping and analysis.
How does a cooperative agreement affect how projects may be carried out?
The cooperative agreement structure suggests the USGS may participate beyond funding, through coordination, technical input, or collaboration. The intent described is to help align student mapping projects with broader mapping priorities and improve coordination with public geologic surveys.
Why does the program care about making maps publicly available?
The description states that improved coordination should increase the chance that geologic maps created in academic settings are organized, documented, and made available to the public. This increases public value and reduces the chance that useful mapping remains unpublished or inaccessible.
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