National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program

Post Date

October 23rd 2009

Application Due Date

November 23rd 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

10HQPA0012

CFDA Number(s)

15.814

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

35

Eligibility Categories

State Governments

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $550000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

The National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) was authorized by Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58, Sec. 351). Objectives of the Program as outlined in the Act are to: (1)Archive geologic, geophysical, and engineering data, maps, well logs, and samples; (2) Provide a national catalog of such archival material; and (3) Provide technical and financial assistance related to the archival material. FY 2010 NGGDP Program Priorities are to create and populate the National Digital Catalog of archived materials. In addition, in FY 2010, NGGDPP will broaden its priorities to include support (subject to available resources) for digital infrastructure and special needs.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Geological Survey

• Agency Contact:

  Margaret Eastman
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 703-648-7366

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Contracting Officer

• Agency Email Address:

  mrussell@usgs.gov