National Geospatial Program: Building The National Map
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, Universities, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. The 3D National Topography Model, including the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP), is an initiative that updates, improves, and integrates USGS elevation and hydrography data to support the most demanding scientific requirements and enable data-driven decisions across user communities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
Proposals from State, Local, Interstate, Federally or State recognized Indian Tribal Governments, US Territories and Possessions, Institutions of Higher Education, Private Foundations, and Nonprofit Organizations are invited. Due to limited availability of funding to support new external projects, consultation with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is strongly recommended prior to submission of applications.
Beneficiaries
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
Interstate, State, intrastate, and local government agencies, educational institutions, private firms, private foundations, nonprofit organizations, Federally-acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes or groups, U.S. territories and possessions, public decision makers, research scientists, engineers, graduate students, students/trainees, and the general public will ultimately benefit from knowledge gained under 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.
One to six months.
Program details & compliance
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Geospatial Program provides opportunities for partnering with the USGS and other Federal agencies to acquire high-resolution 3D elevation and 3D hydrography data to support the 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM). The collaboration across the Nation responds to a growing need for high-quality elevation and hydrography data which benefit society in array of critically significant applications such as flood-risk management, natural-hazard evaluation and mitigation, and agriculture. The USGS
collaborates with State, Tribal, local, academic, and private sector partners to acquire data which are made publicly available and form the base of the elevation and hydrography components of The National Map.
Mission Categories
Primary: Earth and Environment
Other categories:
MineralsFlood Prevention and ControlLand and Forest ConservationEmergency Preparedness
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Applications must be for data collection and research projects which are consistent with the objectives of the National Geospatial Program. The majority of funds are used to support new data collections that will enhance The National Map and to research new methods to use those data. For further information, please contact the headquarters office. For further information, please contact the regional office.
Required Documentation
Proposals must furnish evidence of the applicant's qualifications for performance of the proposed research.
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