Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2026
Posted: Mar 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 05/04/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$5,000,000
Award Ceiling
$356,000
Award Floor
$3,000
Expected Number of Awards
14
Description
Proposals are being accepted by the Mineral Resources Program (MRP), Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) for State geological survey Mine Waste activities. Funds are made available to participating State geological surveys for activities focusing on mine waste inventory and characterization data compilation and acquisition, sampling and mapping efforts in support of ongoing Earth MRI efforts. State geological surveys may also apply for travel funds to the annual 2026 Earth MRI workshop. In FY 2026, approximately $5M is available for allocation to USGS Mine Waste cooperative agreements through a competitive proposal process. All MRP funds must be obligated by Sep 30, 2026.
Synopsis
Proposals are being accepted by the Mineral Resources Program (MRP), Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) for State geological survey Mine Waste activities. Funds are made available to participating State geological surveys for activities focusing on mine waste inventory and characterization data compilation and acquisition, sampling and mapping efforts in support of ongoing Earth MRI efforts. State geological surveys may also apply for travel funds to the annual 2026 Earth MRI workshop. In FY 2026, approximately $5M is available for allocation to USGS Mine Waste cooperative agreements through a competitive proposal process. All MRP funds must be obligated by Sep 30, 2026.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Only State geological surveys are eligible to apply to this Notice of Funding Opportunity under the – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law: 117-58, Sec. 40201). A university may submit a proposal on behalf of a State geological survey if the State geological survey is organized under a state university system. If a State geological survey is overdue on deliverables or progress reports on ANY previous or ongoing Earth MRI-funded agreements at the time of proposal submission, proposal may not be considered for funding.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 15.073 - Earth Mapping Resources Initiative
Contact Information
Agency: Geological Survey
Contact: Geological Survey
Email: margaret_eastman@ios.doi.gov
Phone: 916-278-9331
Margaret Eastman
margaret_eastman@ios.doi.gov
margaret_eastman@ios.doi.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Mar 31, 2026 07:32:09 AM EDT
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