New Geologic Mapping and Related Activities – Earth Mapping Resources Initiative- FY2025

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to facilitate new geologic mapping activities as part of the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) effort. This initiative aims to collect geophysical, geologic, geochemical, and topographic data in areas of critical mineral potential across the Nation. The project will directly benefit the understanding of domestic resources of other economically valuable mineral and energy resources, groundwater resources and water security, geologic hazards, and infrastructure dependencies on subsurface geology. • The USGS is designated as the lead Federal agency for geologic map data. • Earth MRI is designed to aid in fulfilling that leadership responsibility and to ensure that the needs of the Nation for high-quality two- and three-dimensional geologic framework data are being met. • The implementation model for Earth MRI is based on multi-agency partnerships with State Geological Surveys for geologic framework data collection. • The USGS will act in a lead program management role to facilitate planning and acquisition for the broader community, through Cooperative Agreements.