G25AS00258: Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025
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 2025.
Geological Survey offered grants of up to $356,000 (at least $3,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 14, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 14, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$356,000
- Award floor$3,000
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| G26AS00102 | March 27, 2026 | Closed May 4, 2026 | Closed |
| G24AS00257 | February 6, 2024 | Closed April 2, 2024 | Closed |
| G23AS00160 | February 13, 2023 | Closed April 12, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 10, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 14, 2025 |
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 under the – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law: 117-58, Sec. 40201). 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. If a State geological survey is overdue on deliverables or progress reports on ANY previous or ongoing Earth MRI-funded agreements at the time of proposal submission, proposal may not be considered for funding.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Earth Mapping Resources Initiative awards averaged $311,747; this notice allows up to $356,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (60% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Proposals are being accepted by the Mineral Resources Program (MRP), Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) for State geological survey Mine Waste activities. Funds are made available to participating State geological surveys for activities focusing on mine waste inventory and characterization data compilation and acquisition, sampling and mapping efforts in support of ongoing Earth MRI efforts. State geological surveys may also apply for travel funds to the annual 2025 Earth MRI workshop. In FY 2025, approximately $5M is available for allocation to USGS Mine Waste cooperative agreements through a competitive proposal process. All MRP funds must be obligated by Sep 30, 2025.
Who has won Earth Mapping Resources Initiative grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (15.073) awarded $39.0 million across 125 grant awards, an average of $311,747 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Department of Natural Resources | Alaska | 4 | $11.1 million |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | New Mexico | 7 | $2.6 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 6 | $2.5 million |
| Missouri Department of Natural R | Missouri | 6 | $1.8 million |
| Montana Technological University | Montana | 6 | $1.6 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 G25AS00258 still open?
No. It closed on May 14, 2025.
Who can apply for Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025?
Geological Survey accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025?
Closed May 14, 2025. 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 $356,000 each. About $5.0 million in total.
Who has won Earth Mapping Resources Initiative grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Alaska Department of Natural Resources, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, University of Illinois. The program made 125 awards worth $39.0 million in that time.
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