National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (15.810)
Program
15.810 National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
Federal Agency
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Authorization
National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1997, Public Law 105-36, 43 U.S.C. 31a et. seq.
Program Number
15.810
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To produce geologic maps of areas in which knowledge of geology is important to the economic, social, or scientific welfare of individual States. STATEMAP supports: (1) projects which produce new geologic maps with attendant explanatory information including correlation of map units, description of map units and symbols, stratigraphic columns, geologic sections, and other pertinent information; and (2) projects which compile existing geologic data in a digital form at a scale of 1 to 100,000 for inclusion in the National Digital Geologic Map Database. OBJECTIVES OF EDMAP: Provide funding for graduate students in academic research programs, through cooperative agreements, that involve geologic mapping and scientific data analysis as major components; expand research and educational capacity of graduate programs that teach earth science students the techniques of geologic mapping and field data analysis; and facilitate the publication and distribution of geologic maps generated in field-based graduate academic research programs.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
STATEMAP Two types of projects are supported by this program: 1) those which produce new geologic maps with attendant explanatory information, and 2) those which compile existing geologic data in a digital form at a scale of 1 to 100,000 for inclusion in the National Geologic Map Database. Only one application will be accepted from each State, however, each proposal can have four sub- projects; three for new geologic mapping and one for compilation. State proposals cannot include in-kind services by the U.S. Geological Survey. Travel to meetings of professional societies is not an acceptable expense for the program, nor are funds intended for the purchase of computer hardware, software, or other nonexpendable property. EDMAP Only one cooperative agreement will be awarded to each academic institution, but the agreement may consist of more than one project, more than one faculty supervisor and several students. Proposals cannot include a request for in-kind services by the U.S. Geological Survey. Funds are not intended for the purchase of capital equipment.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
This program is restricted by statute to State geological surveys. Where State surveys are organized under a State university system, an application may be submitted by a State college or university on behalf of the State geological survey.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State geological surveys participating in this program and the general public will ultimately benefit from this program.
Credentials/Documentation
Proposals must include a letter of support from the State Geologic Mapping Advisory Committee or equivalent to qualify for funding.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Proposals must include copies of letters of support, figures, tables, and application form SF 424, 424-B, and Department of the Interior Certifications and Representations must be used. Proposals including forms cannot exceed 35 pages.
Award Procedure
Notification of an award is by receipt of a cooperative agreement signed by a contracting officer.
Deadlines
STATEMAP Each year the Requests for Proposals (RFP) will be distributed in early September. Applications must be received in early November (the exact date will be announced in the RFP). EDMAP Each year the Requests for Proposals (RFP) will be distributed in early September. Applications must be received in early December (the exact date will be announced in the RFP).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
STATEMAP Proposals must be submitted for a 1-year project period only. However, projects that were approved and funded during the previous fiscal year may be submitted as renewals (competing continuations). A completely new proposal subject to full review, must be submitted each year. EDMAP Proposals may be submitted which request performance periods of either 1 or 2 years. However, if approved, the proposal will be funded for the first year only. Funding for year two will be determined through the annual competitive announcement.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
The STATEMAP program is required by Public Law 106-148 to be carried out on a 1:1 matching basis; each recipient must match each Federal dollar with a nonfederal dollar. The nonfederal share may be contributions of services or cash provided to contractors to perform geologic mapping or other services directly applicable to proposed work on the project. The specific source(s) of the State contribution, such as State legislative appropriation, must be provided in the proposal. The EDMAP program is required by Public Law 106-148 to be carried out on a 1:1 matching basis; each recipient must match each Federal dollar with a nonfederal dollar. The nonfederal share may be a contribution of funds or services. Such services can include those related to the student research project or cash provided to contractors, i.e., field assistants to perform geologic mapping or other services directly applicable to proposed work on the project.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Cooperative agreements will normally be awarded in 12-month budget periods.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
STATEMAP and EDMAP All deliverables (geologic maps and accompanying information) are due on or before the last day of the grant year. The recipient of the grant shall use Standard Form (SF)-270, Request for Advance or Reimbursement, to request payment under all resulting awards. The SF-270 shall be submitted to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) whose address will be identified in the award document. Submit the SF-270 no more frequently than quarterly. The recipient shall submit a completed SF-269A, Financial Status Report, to the ACO within ninety (90) days after the end of the performance period.
Audits
Applicants agree to give the sponsoring agency, the Comptroller General or other authorized audit agency access to and the right to examine records related to the award. Awards to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations are subject to the audit requirements of OMB Circular No. A-110, or superseding regulations. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations", nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program- specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 or more in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
All records must be maintained for 3 years after submission of the final financial report.
Program Accomplishments
STATEMAP: In fiscal year 2002, 46 awards were made to State geological surveys which matched every federal dollar with a State dollar. EDMAP: In fiscal year 2002, a total of 64 students from 44 universities were funded. Each federal dollar was matched 1:1 by a university dollar.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-0804-0-1-300.
Obligations
(STATEMAP) FY 02 $6,645,900; FY 03 est $6,583,417; and FY 04 est $4,035,000. (EDMAP) FY 02 $498,000; FY 03 est $535,000; and FY 04 est $400,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
STATEMAP The range of awards to State geological surveys in FY 02 was from $31,000 to $334,000. The average award in fiscal year 2002 was $143,118. EDMAP The range of awards to universities in fiscal year 2001 was from $5,000 to $15,000 per graduate student and $2,500 to $7,500 per undergraduate. The maximum award allowed per student is $15,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The program announcements are available on the Internet at http://www.usgs.gov/contracts. The FY 2003 announcements will be available at this site by August of 2002.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Program Coordinator of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Peter T. Lyttle, U.S. Geological Survey, National Center 908, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The criteria for selecting proposals for both STATEMAP and EDMAP in fiscal year 2002 will be released in U.S. Geological Survey Program Announcements in mid summer 2002 and can be obtained from Laura Kisloski, U.S. Geological Survey, National Center 908, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192, or can be found at http://www.usgs.gov/contracts.
