The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
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Description
The primary objective of the EDMAP component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) is to train the next generation of geologic mappers. To do this, the NCGMP provides funds for graduate student and upper-level undergraduate student projects relevant to the creation of geologic maps (defined broadly as maps that characterize the solid Earth and/or its constituents). Through these cooperative agreements, the NCGMP hopes to expand the research and educational capacity of national academic programs that teach Earth science students the broad range of techniques relevant to geologic mapping and the analysis of field, geophysical, borehole, and remote sensing data. As of 2024, EDMAP has funded more than 1,501 students from more than 177 universities. A list of funded FY2025 EDMAP projects can be found in Attachment D of this announcement. For more information about the USGS NCGMP EDMAP Program please visit: EDMAP U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov) or email EDMAP@usgs.gov.
Who can apply
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Contact
Amber Brazil<br/>abrazil@usgs.gov
abrazil@usgs.gov
- PostedMar 24, 2026
- ClosesMay 26, 2026
- Award floor$0
- Award ceiling$180,000
- Program funding$1,500,000
- Expected awards15
- CFDA15.810
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