2016 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program

Post Date

December 14th 2015

Application Due Date

February 8th 2016

Funding Opportunity Number

G16AS00009

CFDA Number(s)

15.814

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

15

Eligibility Categories

State Governments

Funding

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

The National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) was established and authorized in Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58, Sec. 351). Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 recognizes the need for the preservation and cataloging of, and access to geological and geophysical data for future economic importance. To read Section 351 or the entire Act, visit: http://datapreservation.usgs.gov/page/policy_act. The 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.

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