Opportunity Information: Apply for G24AS00257
The Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2024 opportunity is a competitive federal funding program run through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the Mineral Resources Program (MRP). The purpose is to support mine waste-focused work carried out by State geological surveys as part of broader Earth MRI efforts. The emphasis is on building and improving the information base needed to understand mine waste locations, characteristics, and potential resource or environmental considerations by strengthening inventories and generating consistent datasets that can be used in national-scale mapping and assessment work.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which typically means the USGS expects active involvement and coordination during the project rather than a completely hands-off grant structure. The program falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.073. For FY 2024, the notice indicates that about $5 million total is available for allocation across awards made under this announcement, with projects selected through a competitive proposal process. The award ceiling listed for an individual award is $354,000, which effectively caps how much any single project can request under this specific notice.
The kinds of activities supported are centered on mine waste inventory and characterization. This includes compiling and acquiring mine waste data, improving existing datasets, and filling key data gaps through field-based work such as sampling and mapping. The goal is practical and data-driven: to produce usable, standardized information on mine waste sites and materials that aligns with Earth MRI priorities and can be integrated into ongoing USGS and partner mapping initiatives. In other words, proposals are expected to contribute directly to inventory development and characterization efforts, rather than unrelated research topics.
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Only State geological surveys can apply under this Notice of Funding Opportunity, and the authority cited is the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58, Section 40201). A university is allowed to submit on behalf of a State geological survey only in cases where the survey is organized under a state university system, meaning the university is acting as the administrative applicant for the eligible State geological survey rather than as an independent eligible entity.
Key administrative details include the opportunity number G24AS00257 and an original proposal closing date of April 2, 2024. The notice also highlights a firm federal funding constraint: all MRP funds must be obligated by September 30, 2024. That condition matters for planning, because it can affect project start timing, budgeting, and the feasibility of longer procurement or contracting actions. The opportunity was created on February 6, 2024, and is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the USGS.Apply for G24AS00257
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2024" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.073.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-02. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $354,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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