USGS Non-Competitive Assistance FY 2025 - Denver Grants Branch with BIL Funding
This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and data collection projects focused on geological structures, public lands classification, and natural resources, aimed at federal, state, tribal, and academic partners.
The USGS Non-Competitive Assistance FY 2025 - Denver Grants Branch with BIL Funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This funding opportunity supports research and data collection initiatives related to geological structures, public lands classification, and natural resources, including water, minerals, and biological resources. Managed by the Denver Grants Branch, this opportunity is designed to bolster partnerships in scientific research that complement USGS's mission areas. Key Details: Funding Type: Cooperative Agreement Total Program Funding: $2,000,000 Award Range: $1 to $2,000,000 Application Deadline: September 30, 2025, by 11:59 PM ET Eligible Applicants: Limited to specific entities, including federal, state, tribal, and academic partners. Purpose: This non-competitive funding aims to strengthen ongoing or new research initiatives that align with USGS's objectives. Funded projects should support the classification of public lands and the examination of geological, hydrological, and biological resources. The cooperative agreement structure facilitates close collaboration between USGS and partners. Application and Contact: Eligible applicants interested in this funding must coordinate with the Denver Grants Branch and submit applications by the specified deadline. For assistance or further information, contact Nikolas Lushenko at nlushenko@usgs.gov.
Award Range
Not specified - $1,000,000
Total Program Funding
$1,000,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) Public Law 117-58.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. 63016308), the United States Geological Survey is authorized to continue existing, and on and after November 10, 2003, to enter into new cooperative agreements directed towards a particular cooperator, in support of joint research and data collection activities with Federal, State, and academic partners funded by appropriations herein, including those that provide for space in cooperator facilitiesProvided, That 16 activities funded by appropriations herein made may be accomplished through the use of contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements (including noncompetitive cooperative agreements with tribes) as defined in section 6302 of title 31, United States Code (Subject to Change with 2025 appropriations bill).
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
September 30, 2025
Grantor
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
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