Geological Survey Grants

Open Geological Survey grants

• The State Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

  Up to $800KDeadline: May 27, 2026open

  The primary objective of the STATEMAP component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) is to establish the geologic framework of...

• Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

  Up to $500KDeadline: Jun 14, 2026open

  The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) seeks to provide financial assistance for a research project to help build a pro...

• Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

  Up to $475KDeadline: May 30, 2026open

  The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) seeks to provide financial assistance to help build a program focusing on...

• Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

  Up to $400KDeadline: Jun 12, 2026open

  The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to characterize tidal creek water chemistry in fresh and salt marshes in Bar...

• Developing Methodologies for Coastal Impacts Associated with Climate Variability

  Up to $325Kopen

  See attached Notice of Intent

• Developing Methodologies for Coastal Impacts Associated with Climate Variability

  Up to $325Kopen

  See attached Notice of Intent

• USGS Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026

  Up to $250KDeadline: Jun 8, 2026open

  The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landslide Hazards Program announces a funding opportunity under the Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessm...

• Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

  Up to $180KDeadline: May 20, 2026open

  The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center (ASC), is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to support the estima...

• The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

  Up to $180KDeadline: May 26, 2026open

  The primary objective of the EDMAP component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) is to train the next generation of geologic ...

• Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

  Up to $120KDeadline: May 30, 2026open

  The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research on the utility of the Skydio Dock for X10 to (1) fly remotely beyond visual ...

• Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Hawaii-Pacific Island Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

  Up to $86KDeadline: Jun 12, 2026open

  The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research work intended to evaluate the economic impact of brown treesnake caused powe...

• Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program

  Up to $35Kopen

  Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement

• Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program

  Up to $35Kopen

  Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement

• USGS Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support Announcement for Fiscal Year 2027

  Deadline: Jun 4, 2026open

  The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for assistance to support research in earthquake hazards, t...

• FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination

  Deadline: Sep 30, 2026open

  Water Resource Research Act (WRRA) coordination award to support efforts toward water resources research.

• Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program

  open

  Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program is sponsored by Geological Survey. Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement Funding Opportunity Number: USGS-17...

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Where Geological Survey grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

How to apply for Geological Survey grants

Most Geological Survey applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.