Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2024
Agency: Geological Survey
Assistance Listings
- 15.073 -- Earth Mapping Resources Initiative
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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. In FY 2024, 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, 2024.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Margaret Eastman
mrussell@usgs.gov
mrussell@usgs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment_C_DMP.pdf | Attachment C_DMP.pdf | Feb 6, 2024 05:22 PM UTC |
| USGS_MineWaste_2024-01-26.zip | USGS_MineWaste_2024-01-26.zip | Feb 6, 2024 05:23 PM UTC |
| Attachment_Priority_1_Figures_1_and_2.pdf | Attachment Priority 1 Figures 1 and 2.pdf | Feb 6, 2024 05:22 PM UTC |
| Attachment_A_summary.pdf | Attachment A_summary.pdf | Feb 6, 2024 05:21 PM UTC |
| Attachment_D_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf | Attachment D Terms and Conditions.pdf | Feb 6, 2024 05:22 PM UTC |
| NOFO_G24AS00257.docx | NOFO G24AS00257.docx | Feb 6, 2024 05:21 PM UTC |
| AttachmentB_budget_sheets.pdf | AttachmentB_budget_sheets.pdf | Feb 6, 2024 05:22 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: April 2, 2024
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$2,000
Award Minimum
$354,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
G24AS00257
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 6, 2024
Archive date:
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