The USGS Non-Competitive Assistance FY 2025 - Sacramento Grants Branch (Funding Opportunity Number: G25AS00109) is a funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Sacramento Grants Branch. This non-competitive program is designed to support cooperative agreements with specific partners to further USGS's scientific research and data collection efforts, particularly in areas critical to natural resource management, geology, and environmental sustainability.
Key Program Details:
Funding Type: Cooperative Agreement
Total Available Funding: Up to $2,000,000 for FY 2025
Award Range: From $1 to $2,000,000
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025, by 11:59 PM ET
Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to pre-identified federal, state, tribal, and academic partners collaborating with USGS. This non-competitive designation means that selected partners are identified based on alignment with USGS’s research priorities.
Purpose:
The cooperative agreement aims to support research initiatives in land classification, geological and hydrological studies, and assessments of water, mineral, and biological resources. By partnering with specific entities, USGS seeks to advance data collection and scientific understanding that contribute to the sustainable management of the nation's natural resources.
Application Process and Contact Information:
As a non-competitive funding opportunity, eligible partners are typically pre-designated collaborators with USGS. For additional guidance or information, eligible applicants can contact:
Contact: Nikolas Lushenko, USGS Program Manager
Email: nlushenko@usgs.gov
This funding opportunity underscores USGS's commitment to collaborative research efforts, supporting projects that yield critical insights into the responsible management of environmental and natural resources.
