Funder: Geological Survey
Due Dates: May 14, 2025 (Applications) | July 15, 2025 (Earliest start) | September 30, 2025 (Latest start)
Funding Amounts: Total program: $5,000,000 | Typical award: up to $356,000 (max), $3,000 (min) | Up to $50,000 (Inventory), $300,000 (Characterization), $6,000 (Workshop travel) | Analytical support up to $70,000 per project (in addition to project cap)
Summary: Supports state geological surveys to inventory and characterize mine waste for critical minerals, with optional funding for travel to the Earth MRI workshop.
Key Information: Only state geological surveys (or their university-based equivalents) are eligible; proposals must address at least one of three priorities; no cost share required.