The State Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

The State Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

The primary objective of the STATEMAP component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) is to establish the geologic framework of areas determined to be vital to the economic, social, or scientific welfare of individual States and the Nation. The State Geologist/Survey Director/Chief Scientist (or similar position) shall determine mapping priorities in consultation with a multidiscipline State Mapping Advisory Committee (SMAC). These priorities shall be determined on the basis of: (1) State requirements for geologic map information in areas of multiple issue need or areas of compelling single-issue need, and (2) State requirements for geologic map information in areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth science problems. Priorities are not dependent on past agreements with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).The STATEMAP Program fulfills the NCGMP mission and supports Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretarial priorities (see https://www.doi.gov/performance/strategic-planning for the current DOI Strategic Plan) by developing a national geologic framework through the generation of new two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) geologic map databases. STATEMAP is directly supportive of EO 14154 ("Unleashing American Energy"), and Secretarial Orders 3417 ("Addressing the National Energy Emergency") and 3418 ("Unleashing American Energy"), which call for the acceleration of detailed geologic mapping in support of energy and critical mineral resources supported by data preservation and availability. The geologic mapping supported by STATEMAP provides foundational, standardized information (i.e., data) necessary to manage land and water resources of the U.S., discover and assess energy and mineral resources (including critical and rare earth minerals), understand and mitigate natural hazards, and inform national security decisions. STATEMAP mapping efforts continue to support the development of modern infrastructure, including highw

Details

• Agency: Geological Survey
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Opportunity #: G26AS00011
• Total Funding: $18,000,000
• Expected Awards: 45
• Instrument: cooperative_agreement
• Cost Sharing: Required

Eligibility

STATEMAP eligibility is limited to State Geological Surveys pursuant to the National Geologic Mapping Act. For State Geological Surveys that are organized within a State university system, those universities may submit a proposal on behalf of the State Geological Surveys.To qualify for STATEMAP funding, a State Geological Survey must have a State Mapping Advisory Committee (or equivalent) that meets at least annually. This committee shall advise the State Geological Survey on geologic mapping priorities within the State.State Geological Surveys must commit to match 1:1 of the total direct costs and may request no more than 18% of Federal indirect costs.To qualify for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 STATEMAP funding, a State Geological Survey previously funded under STATEMAP must follow requirements specified in previous STATEMAP Program Announcements and awards and must have no delinquent deliverables.Failure to meet previous award requirements will be grounds for ineligibility or penalty in the