The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

Agency: Geological Survey

15.810 -- National Cooperative Geologic Mapping

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The 102nd Congress recognized that the USGS and the State Geological Surveys needed a coordinated program to prioritize the geologic mapping requirements of the Nation, and to increase production of these geologic maps. The National Geologic Mapping Act (Public Law 102-285) was signed into law in 1992 and created the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP). The Act has been re-authorized three times since then, most recently by the 111th Congress in 2009 (Public Law 111-11, sec. 11001). The Act recognizes that geologic maps are the primary database for virtually all applied and basic earth-science investigations. To read copies of the original act and the two reauthorizations, visit: http://ncgmp.usgs.gov/about/.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

EDMAP is restricted to U.S. Universities with geoscience or related departments or programs (for more information on whether your institution is eligible to submit an EDMAP proposal, contact the EDMAP Program Officer). University professors (including adjunct professors) must write and submit the proposals; the supported student(s) must not write the proposal. EDMAP Cooperative Agreements are intended to fund upper level (junior and senior) undergraduate and graduate (Masters and Doctoral) students. Undergraduate students must have received appropriate geoscience or related training prior to the time they are to begin the proposed project. While it is proper for the Principal Investigator to ask for some logistical financial support so that they may mentor their student(s) in the field for a credible amount of time, the bulk of the award is intended to support the student’s proposed efforts. EDMAP cooperative agreements do not support faculty/Principal Investigator salaries, nor do they support student tuition.

Grantor contact information

Description

Lisa Nicholson lnicholson@usgs.gov

Email

lnicholson@usgs.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Foa_Content_of_G22AS00060.pdf	Synopsis 1/7/2022	Dec 23, 2021 04:33 PM UTC
EDMAP_PA_for_Release_10182021.docx	EDMAP PA for Release 10182021.docx	Oct 21, 2021 09:03 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://my.usgs.gov/ncgmp/

Archived: January 17, 2022

Application process

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Award

$1,038,857

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$70,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

G22AS00060

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

October 21, 2021

Archive date:

January 17, 2022