Opportunity Information: Apply for G13AS00007
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- 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 24, 2012 and posted on Sep 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 14, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $566,148.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- 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 agreements 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 students mapping efforts. EDMAP cooperative agreements 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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity built around one central purpose: training the next generation of geologic mappers through hands-on, field-based mapping projects. The program uses cooperative agreements to support academic research efforts where geologic mapping is not just included, but serves as a major part of the work. In practical terms, EDMAP is meant to strengthen university geoscience programs by helping them teach core mapping skills, field data collection, and geologic interpretation, while also producing map products that can have value beyond the campus setting.
A major emphasis of EDMAP is direct support for students who are doing geologic mapping in the field. Funding is intended primarily for Masters and PhD students, with eligibility also extended to well-prepared undergraduate juniors and seniors. For undergraduates, the announcement is clear that they should already have foundational training in mineralogy, petrology, and structural geology before taking on the proposed mapping work. Proposals must be written and submitted by university professors, since the awards are made through academic departments rather than directly to individual students.
EDMAP also has a broader coordination goal: improving communication between academic geologic mappers and the nation’s geologic survey community, including both State Geological Surveys and the USGS. The program is designed so that academic researchers and students become more aware of real-world, societal needs that often drive mapping priorities in government (for example, resource assessments, hazards, land-use planning, groundwater issues, and infrastructure considerations). At the same time, the program aims to increase the likelihood that geologic maps produced through university projects will ultimately be made publicly available, helping expand the national base of usable geologic map information.
In terms of funding and administrative details, this opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered as a cooperative agreement under the education activity category, listed under CFDA 15.810 (National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program). The opportunity anticipated around 50 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $566,148. The posting date and creation date were September 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of November 14, 2012. No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated. While the award ceiling and floor were listed as $0 in the notice, that typically indicates that individual award amounts vary and are defined by program guidance or proposal-specific budgeting rather than a fixed published range in the summary field.
Eligibility is focused on U.S. accredited universities, specifically geoscience or related departments. A key restriction is that EDMAP cooperative agreements do not support faculty salaries. Faculty advisors may request limited logistical support to spend a credible amount of time with students in the field, but the announcement emphasizes that the bulk of the funding should go toward enabling student mapping efforts rather than supporting faculty compensation.
For applicants needing assistance with access to the full announcement, the listed program contact was Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist at the USGS, reachable by phone at 703-648-7487 or by email at kdove@usgs.gov. The opportunity was published through grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00007 and titled "The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program."
EDMAP (USGS) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is EDMAP?
EDMAP is the Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity focused on training the next generation of geologic mappers through hands-on, field-based mapping projects.
What is the main purpose of the EDMAP program?
The central purpose is to train students in geologic mapping by supporting university-led projects where field mapping is a major part of the work. The program is designed to strengthen university geoscience programs while producing geologic map products that may be useful beyond the campus setting.
What kind of funding mechanism does EDMAP use?
EDMAP provides funding through cooperative agreements. This opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered under the education activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.810, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on U.S. accredited universities, specifically geoscience or related departments.
Can individual students apply directly?
No. Proposals must be written and submitted by university professors, because awards are made through academic departments rather than directly to individual students.
Which students are the primary focus for EDMAP support?
Funding is intended primarily for Masters and PhD students engaged in field-based geologic mapping projects.
Are undergraduate students allowed to be supported under EDMAP?
Yes. Eligibility is also extended to well-prepared undergraduate juniors and seniors.
What preparation is expected for undergraduate participants?
The announcement specifies that undergraduate juniors and seniors should already have foundational training in mineralogy, petrology, and structural geology before taking on the proposed mapping work.
Does EDMAP require that geologic mapping be a major part of the proposed work?
Yes. The program supports academic research efforts where geologic mapping is not just included, but serves as a major part of the project.
What types of activities does EDMAP aim to support?
EDMAP supports hands-on field mapping, field data collection, and geologic interpretation as part of training-focused university projects.
Does the program emphasize student fieldwork?
Yes. A major emphasis is direct support for students who are doing geologic mapping in the field, and the bulk of funding is intended to enable student mapping efforts.
Are faculty salaries supported by EDMAP?
No. EDMAP cooperative agreements do not support faculty salaries.
Can faculty request any support at all?
Yes. Faculty advisors may request limited logistical support to spend a credible amount of time with students in the field, but the program emphasizes that most funds should support student mapping rather than faculty compensation.
What is the broader coordination goal of EDMAP?
EDMAP aims to improve communication between academic geologic mappers and the nation’s geologic survey community, including State Geological Surveys and the USGS.
How does EDMAP connect university projects to societal needs?
The program is designed to help academic researchers and students become more aware of real-world needs that often drive government mapping priorities, such as resource assessments, hazards, land-use planning, groundwater issues, and infrastructure considerations.
Does EDMAP encourage public availability of map products?
Yes. One goal is to increase the likelihood that maps produced through university projects will ultimately be made publicly available, expanding the national base of usable geologic map information.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The notice anticipated around 50 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $566,148.
What were the posting and closing dates listed in the notice?
The posting date and creation date were September 24, 2012. The original and current closing date were both November 14, 2012.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
What were the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The award ceiling and award floor were listed as $0 in the notice. This typically indicates that individual award amounts vary and are defined through program guidance or proposal-specific budgeting rather than a fixed published range in the summary.
Where was the opportunity published?
The opportunity was published through grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G13AS00007.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program."
Who is the listed program contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist at the USGS.
How can the program contact be reached?
Kimberly Dove can be reached by phone at 703-648-7487 or by email at kdove@usgs.gov.
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