U.S. Geological Survey Use of Space in Cooperator Facilities

Objective

This program is designed to provide dedicated workspace and access to cooperator facilities for research that supports USGS research and data collection in the classification of public lands and the examination of geological structures, water, mineral, and biological resources, as well as other products of the national domain. In addition to workspace, awards include access to specialized equipment and facilities essential for advancing collaborative research objectives. These resources are intended to promote the integration of expertise, improve data collection and analysis, and ensure that research activities occur in environments equipped to meet programmatic and scientific standards.

Who Can Apply

• Other

Public nonprofit institutions/organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, and State and/or local governments may make application for support by a named principal investigator. Due to limited availability of funds to support new external projects, consultation with USGS is strongly recommended prior to submission of applications.

Who Benefits

• Other

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. 6301–6308), the United States Geological Survey is authorized to continue existing, and on and after November 10, 2003, to enter into new cooperative agreements directed towards a particular cooperator, in support of joint research and data collection activities with Federal, State, and academic partners funded by appropriations herein, including those that provide for space in cooperator facilities Provided, That 16 activities funded by appropriations herein made may be accomplished through the use of contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements (including noncompetitive cooperative agreements with tribes) as defined in section 6302 of title 31, United States Code (Subject to Change with 2025 appropriations bill). The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) Public Law 117-58

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

nlushenko@ios.doi.gov
9162789331