Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To advance the scientific understanding of volcanic processes and to lessen the harmful impacts of volcanic activity. The Volcano Hazards Program (VHP) monitors active and potentially active volcanoes, assesses their hazards, responds to volcanic crises, and conducts research on how volcanoes work to fulfill a Congressional mandate (Public Law 93-288) that the USGS issue "timely warnings" of potential volcanic hazards to responsible emergency-management authorities and to the populace affected. VHP provides domestic assistance in order to expand the expertise and capabilities applied to fulfilling its mission.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Local governments
- Other public organizations
- Private nonprofits
- State
Beneficiaries
- 16
- 19
- 25
- 27
- 4
- 5
- 7
How to Apply
Application Procedure
This program is subject to the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 and Department of the Interior regulations 2 CFR Part 1402. Application form Standard Form (SF) 424 must be used. The application requirements as contained in the announcement package and the above regulations must be used for this program. Applications may be made 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 GrantSolutions (https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/)
Established annually. The range of approval/disapproval time is from 3 to 6 months.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Cooperative Agreements are entered into for the purpose of conducting monitoring and research as specified in Public Law 93-288.
Required Documentation
Proposals must furnish evidence of the applicant's qualifications for performance of the proposed research and operations.
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