Earthquake Hazards Program Assistance

Earthquake Hazards Program Grants
CFDA 15.807 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$19.5M FY2026
$15.4M
FY24
$23.8M
FY25
$19.5M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.807 (USAspending.gov).

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 125 competitive applications received. The Program issued 46 awards.
FY2026 226 competitive applications received. The Program issued 14 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

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type
  • Unrestricted by Individual Type
  • U.S. State Government
  • Department/Agency of U.S. State
  • Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
  • Interstate Organization
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Tribal Government (other)
  • Tribally Designated Housing Authority
  • Municipality/Township Government
  • County Government
  • School District Government
  • School District
  • Local Government Consortium
  • Public Housing Authority
  • Planning Commission
  • Airport Authority
  • Port Authority
  • Transit Authority
  • Water Delivery Authority
  • Other Special District Government
  • Local
  • State
  • Territorial
  • Tribal
  • Foreign Government
  • Foreign Nonprofit Organization
  • Foreign Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Foreign For-Profit Organization
  • International Organization

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

Beneficiaries

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type
  • Unrestricted by Individual Type
  • U.S. Federal Government
  • U.S. State Government
  • U.S. Territory Government
  • Department/Agency of U.S. State
  • Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
  • Interstate Organization
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Tribal Government (other)
  • Tribally Designated Housing Authority
  • Municipality/Township Government
  • County Government
  • School District Government
  • School District
  • Local Government Consortium
  • Public Housing Authority
  • Planning Commission
  • Airport Authority
  • Port Authority
  • Transit Authority
  • Water Delivery Authority
  • Other Special District Government
  • Local
  • State
  • Territorial
  • Tribal
  • Foreign Government
  • Foreign Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Foreign For-Profit Organization

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

How to Apply

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

Description

Earthquake Hazards Program Assistance supports 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements posted to Grants.gov.

Mission Categories

Primary: Land and Forest Conservation

Other categories:
Social SciencesResearch and DevelopmentEarth and EnvironmentPhysics

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

Records Retention
3 years

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: 2026-07-24. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-08-08 03:05:13.