Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring

Volcano Hazards Program
CFDA 15.818 Active Cooperative Agreements
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$2M FY2026
$3.3M
FY17
$2.6M
FY18
$4.4M
FY19
$4.6M
FY20
$4M
FY21
$4.5M
FY22
$6.4M
FY23
$2.9M
FY24
$4.2M
FY25*
$2M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 In FY2024, the program received 5 applications and issued 5 cooperative agreement awards.
FY2025 In FY2025, the program received 5 applications and issued 5 cooperative agreement awards.
FY2026 In FY2026, the program anticipates receiving 5 applications and issuing 5 cooperative agreement awards.

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

Audit Required
Yes

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

Wendy K. Stovall
360-993-8911
Associate Volcano Hazards Program Coordinator, Vancouver, WA 98684
Gari Mayberry
202-712-0692
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-05. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:32:38.