USGS Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support Announcement for Fiscal Year 2027
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program offers up to $7 million in competitive grants for external research on earthquake hazards and safety, with proposals due by June 4, 2026, for projects starting in 2027.
Funder: Geological Survey
Due Dates: June 4, 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $6,000,000. Most awards range from $30,000–$120,000; approximately 50–70 new awards expected; no strict maximum per project.
Summary: Supports research to advance science, assessment, and communication of earthquake hazards, risks, and mitigation strategies in the United States.
Key Information: All proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by June 4, 2026, 6:00 pm EDT; late submissions will not be considered.
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support provides competitive grants to support research addressing earthquake hazards, earthquake physics, earthquake occurrence, and earthquake safety policy. The program aims to generate scientific information and products that reduce deaths, injuries, and economic losses from earthquakes, while improving public safety and resilience nationwide. Funded projects are expected to contribute to the science underlying USGS earthquake hazard products, develop new data or analytical tools, and/or improve dissemination and application of research results for risk mitigation.
Research priorities span ten regional and topical areas, including Central and Eastern U.S., Intermountain West, Northern and Southern California, Pacific Northwest and Alaska, Earthquake Early Warning, Earthquake Rupture Forecasting, Earthquake Source Processes, Hazards/Impacts/Risk, and Ground Motion research. Applicants should clearly address how their proposed research aligns with the program's priority topics and elements (see USGS Research Priorities for FY2027).
