Funder: Geological Survey
Due Dates: May 26, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 5:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $180,000 per award; typical awards: $45,000/year (graduate), $25,000/year (undergraduate); up to 24 months; $1,500,000 total program funding; 15 expected awards.
Summary: Funds training and mentored research for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in geologic mapping through cooperative agreements with U.S. academic institutions.
Key Information: 1:1 institutional cost match required; only accredited U.S. higher education institutions eligible; strict eligibility for PIs and students.