# 2026 National Geological & Geophysical Data Preservation Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/g26as00024-2026-national-geological-geophysical-data-preservation/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361151

> Geological Survey offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $5,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 35 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 26, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | G26AS00024 |
| Agency | Geological Survey |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 26, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 35 |
| Total funding | $2.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.814 |

## Who can apply

- 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.

## 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). To read the authorization, visit:https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/national-geological-and-geophysical-data-preservation-program/authorizingThe objectives of the Program as outlined in the Acts are to:archive geologic, geophysical, and engineering data, maps, well logs, and samples;provide a national catalog of such archival material; andprovide technical and financial assistance related to the archival material.provide for preservation of samples to track geochemical signatures from critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))) ore bodies for use in provenance tracking frameworks. For more information about the NGGDPP, read the "Implementation Plan for the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program" (2006) which is available at: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/national-geological-and-geophysical-data-preservation-program/implementation-plan. The two NGGDPP FY 2026 Priorities include:1. Priority 1 - Preserve Geoscience Resources Including Digital and Physical Infrastructure Development: preservation of geoscience resources including development and/or improvement of digital and/or physical infrastructure supporting the preservation, archiving, and/or delivery of geological and geophysical data, samples, and/or related historical materials; and2. Priority 2 - Critical Minerals Data Preservation: preservation of geoscience materials and data focused on critical minerals; development of a strategic plan for critical minerals; development of a strategic plan for critical minerals specific to mine waste and mine lands; and submission for analysis of existing geochemical samples relevant to critical minerals assessments.

## Questions people ask

### Is G26AS00024 still open?

No. It closed on February 26, 2026.

### Who can apply for 2026 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 2026 National Geological & Geophysical Data Preservation Program?

Closed February 26, 2026. 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 $200,000 each. About $2.0 million in total across about 35 awards.

### 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.