Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2026

DOI-USGS1 Posted G26AS00102

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.

Eligibility

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.
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$3,000.00
Award Ceiling
$356,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$5,000,000.00
Expected Awards
14
Key Dates
Posted
March 27, 2026
Closes
May 4, 2026
Archive Date
June 4, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Geological Survey
Agency Code
DOI-USGS1
Funding Instrument
Other