G-G-RDC-22-002-095004: Notice of Intent (USGS-Colorado School of Mines for USGS Energy and Minerals Research Facility)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (G27AS00066). Status: Closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left). It is in our archive of Geological Survey notices from 2021.
Geological Survey offered grants of up to $240 million (at least $240 million) to colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on December 29, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 16, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$240 million
- Award floor$240 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | December 16, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 29, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 30, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
“NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the US Geological Survey (USGS), intention to fund the following project activities without competition.”
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection awards averaged $557,251; this notice allows up to $240 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (84% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
United States Geological Survey (USGS) NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the US Geological Survey will fund the following project activities without full and open competition. For complete details on this NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD, click on the “Related Documents” link at the top of this page. For questions on navigating the Grants.gov website, or for general information about applying for grants, please see the "Support" link at the top of this page.
Who has won U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection (15.808) awarded $629 million across 1,128 grant awards, an average of $557,251 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines | Colorado | 12 | $242 million |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Alaska | 18 | $28.7 million |
| California Institute of Technology | California | 5 | $19.0 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 17 | $17.6 million |
| University Enterprises, Inc. | California | 4 | $15.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, G27AS00066, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is G-G-RDC-22-002-095004 still open?
No. It closed on December 29, 2021. A newer notice is open: G27AS00066, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).
Who can apply for Notice of Intent (USGS-Colorado School of Mines for USGS Energy and Minerals Research Facility)?
Geological Survey accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Notice of Intent (USGS-Colorado School of Mines for USGS Energy and Minerals Research Facility)?
Closed December 29, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $240 million each.
Who has won U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines, University of Alaska Fairbanks, California Institute of Technology. The program made 1,128 awards worth $629 million in that time.
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