Earthquake Hazards Program Assistance
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.807 (USAspending.gov).
- University Of Washington 2 awards $8,706,485
- California Institute Of Technology 2 awards $8,323,130
- Regents Of The University Of California, The 2 awards $8,089,384
- University Of Southern California $8,057,754
- University Of Oregon $3,195,673
- University Of Utah $1,969,986
- University Of Memphis $1,855,856
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
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