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

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

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Geological Survey
Amount: US $3,000 - US $356,000
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

The Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is offering cooperative agreements for State geological surveys to conduct mine waste activities in FY 2026. Approximately $5M will be allocated for mine waste inventory, characterization, and mapping efforts. This funding supports the ongoing goals of the Earth MRI and allows for travel funds to the annual workshop. Proposals are competitive and must be submitted by the deadline to ensure funding is obligated by September 30, 2026.

Overview

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

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