G25AS00009: 2025 National Geological & Geophysical Data Preservation Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Geological Survey notices from 2024.
Geological Survey offered grants to state and local governments. It expected to make $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on December 12, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 28, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$4.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| G26AS00024 | January 14, 2026 | Closed February 26, 2026 | Closed |
| G24AS00014 | June 13, 2023 | Closed December 6, 2023 | Closed |
| G23AS00011 | June 13, 2022 | Closed October 13, 2022 | Closed |
| G22AS00033 | October 15, 2021 | Closed January 27, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 31, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 12, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
Only state geological surveys are eligible to apply to this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 105-58, Sec. 351). 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (56% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The USGS National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) issues this annual Program Announcement for assistance to support preservation, cataloging of and access to geological and geophysical data and materials for research and education use and address the Department of Interior’s Secretarial priorities. This activity is authorized by Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58, Sec. 351) which was amended by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Public Law 117-58).
Who has won National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation (15.814) awarded $22.8 million across 166 grant awards, an average of $137,293 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 5 | $2.0 million |
| Alaska Department of Natural Resources | Alaska | 5 | $1.5 million |
| Trustees of Indiana University | Indiana | 5 | $1.3 million |
| The University of Kentucky Research Foundation | Kentucky | 5 | $1.3 million |
| University of Kansas Center for Research Inc | Kansas | 4 | $1.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is G25AS00009 still open?
No. It closed on December 12, 2024.
Who can apply for 2025 National Geological & Geophysical Data Preservation Program?
Geological Survey accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 2025 National Geological & Geophysical Data Preservation Program?
Closed December 12, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $4.0 million in total.
Who has won National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Illinois, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Trustees of Indiana University. The program made 166 awards worth $22.8 million in that time.
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