The USGS Non-Competitive Assistance FY 2025 - National Grants Branch with BIL Funding (Funding Opportunity Number: G25AS00110) is a non-competitive grant opportunity managed by the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Grants Branch. Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), this funding is directed at supporting research and data collection efforts that are aligned with USGS’s mission to advance the understanding and management of the nation’s natural resources.

Program Overview:
Funding Type: Cooperative Agreement
Total Available Funding: Up to $2,000,000 for FY 2025
Award Range: Between $1 and $2,000,000
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025, by 11:59 PM ET
Eligibility: Specific federal, state, tribal, and academic partners are eligible. This funding opportunity is non-competitive, intended for pre-identified collaborative partners aligned with USGS’s research goals.
Purpose:
This grant supports scientific and technical projects that contribute to USGS's objectives in resource management and environmental assessment. Projects may include efforts in geological mapping, hydrological studies, mineral and biological resource assessments, and ecosystem research. The initiative is part of the BIL's broader commitment to infrastructure and environmental resilience.

Application Process and Contact Information:
Given the non-competitive nature of this opportunity, eligible applicants are typically pre-selected partners working in cooperation with USGS. For further information or specific inquiries about this funding, applicants may contact:

Contact: Nikolas Lushenko, USGS Program Manager
Email: nlushenko@usgs.gov
This funding opportunity emphasizes collaborative research with a focus on national infrastructure priorities and aims to foster projects that offer significant scientific insights and practical applications for resource management across the United States.