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USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) - Cooperative Agreement Opportunity for Geophysical Surveys in Alaska is sponsored by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This funding opportunity facilitates the collection of geophysical data and associated data as part of the broader Earth MRI effort to collect geophysical, geologic, geochemical, and topographic data in areas with critical mineral potential.
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Opportunity Listing - Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025 Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025 Agency: Geological Survey Assistance Listings: 15. 073 -- Earth Mapping Resources Initiative Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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 2025 Earth MRI workshop. In FY 2025, 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, 2025.
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. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated Mod_1_NOFO_G25AS00238. docx Mod 1 NOFO G25AS00238.
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pdf Apr 10, 2025 11:00 AM UTC Attachment_Figures1and2. pdf Attachment_Figures1and2. pdf Apr 10, 2025 10:58 AM UTC AttachmentH_USGS_EMRI_Protocols_01.
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pdf Attachment C_DMP. pdf Apr 10, 2025 10:58 AM UTC Attachment_F_-_Biographical_Sketch_Form. pdf Attachment F - Biographical Sketch Form.
pdf Apr 10, 2025 11:00 AM UTC Attachment_E_DroneGuidance. pdf Attachment E_DroneGuidance. pdf Apr 10, 2025 10:58 AM UTC AttachmentD_TermsConditions_FY25.
pdf AttachmentD_Terms&Conditions_FY25. pdf Apr 10, 2025 10:58 AM UTC FINAL_NOFO_G25AS00258. docx FINAL NOFO G25AS00258.
docx Apr 10, 2025 10:57 AM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entities capable of producing Tier II (400m line spacing) or better aeromagnetic data for areas with geology permissive for hosting critical mineral deposits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) - Cooperative Agreement Opportunity for Geophysical Surveys in Alaska are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) - Cooperative Agreement Opportunity for Geophysical Surveys in Alaska is funded by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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