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
Beneficiaries
- State
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 GrantSolutions (https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/)
Established annually. The range of approval/disapproval time is from 3 to 6 months.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Volcano Hazards Research and Monitoring Program supports long standing partnerships with state geological surveys and university collaborators that work with the five U.S. volcano observatories. These partners provide specialized scientific expertise and on the ground capabilities essential for monitoring and studying volcanic activity in Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (Yellowstone). Their work generates critical data used by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to meet its Congressional mandate to deliver timely and reliable warnings of potential volcanic hazards that threaten public safety.
This assistance strengthens the nation’s ability to understand, detect, and respond to volcanic unrest by ensuring that research, monitoring, and hazard assessments are informed by the best available science. It uniquely supports cooperative agreements with established regional experts whose long term knowledge of local volcanic systems contributes directly to national risk reduction efforts. The program also advances the goals of the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (Public Law 116 9) by prioritizing high threat volcanoes and sustaining the scientific partnerships needed to improve eruption forecasts, support emergency managers, and enhance community preparedness.
Mission Categories
Primary: Emergency Preparedness
Other categories:
Research and DevelopmentEarth and EnvironmentEmergency and Crisis Assistance
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