Earthquake Hazards Program Assistance

Earthquake Hazards Program Grants
CFDA 15.807 Active Project Grants

Open Opportunities (1)

Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$8M FY2026
$28.5M
FY20
$28.5M
FY21
$28.5M
FY22
$4M
FY23
$14.9M
FY24
$28.5M
FY25*
$8M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.807 (USAspending.gov).

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 147 competitive applications received; awarded 53 Earthquake Hazards grants
FY2025 125 competitive applications received. The Program anticipates issuing 60 awards.
FY2026 226 competitive applications received. The Program anticipates issuing 60 awards.

Program Objective

To support earthquake hazards research and monitoring in order to develop information, knowledge, and methods relevant to the major Earthquake Hazards Program elements: Assessment and Characterization of Earthquake Hazards; Monitoring and Reporting Earthquake Activity and Crustal Deformation; Conducting Research into Earthquake Causes and Effects; and Earthquake and Safety Information for Loss Reduction. Specific objectives and research tasks identified as measures of progress towards the goals of these program elements are described in greater detail in Program Announcements posted to Grants.gov.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Public nonprofits
  • Other public organizations
  • Individuals / families
  • For-profit organizations
  • Private nonprofits

Public and private colleges and universities; Non-profit, non-academic organizations; For-profit organizations; State and Local Governments; and unaffiliated scientists.

Beneficiaries

  • 25
  • 27
  • 64

Research scientists, engineers, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Applicants will use the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance and Assurances. This program is subject to the Department of the Interior regulations at 2 CFR 1402 or any subsequent revisions. The application requirements as contained in the announcement package and the above regulations must be used for this program. Applications may be submitted only through the internet site http://www.grants.gov.

Award Procedure

Notification of an award is by receipt of a grant or cooperative agreement from a U.S. Geological Survey contracting officer through FedConnect (https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/).

Due dates for assistance applications are stated in Grants.gov postings.
The range of approval is 5 to 9 months.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Specific research and monitoring objectives are identified in Program Announcements posted to Grants.gov.

Required Documentation

Proposals must furnish evidence of the principal investigator's qualifications for performance of the proposed research.

Matching Requirements

Recipients are encouraged to share in the cost of each research project.

Reporting & Compliance

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Jill M. Franks
(703)648-6716
Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, MS-905 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-08. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:34:54.