The USGS Non-Competitive Assistance FY 2025 - National Grants Branch (Funding Opportunity Number: G25AS00104) is a discretionary, non-competitive funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) through its National Grants Branch. This funding supports cooperative agreements with specific partners to advance research and data collection that aligns with USGS’s mission, focusing on critical natural resources, geological data, and environmental sustainability.

Key Program Details:
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, at 11:59 PM ET
Eligibility: Federal, state, tribal, and academic partners that are pre-identified and aligned with USGS’s research priorities. As a non-competitive funding mechanism, eligible recipients are generally selected based on existing partnerships with USGS.
Purpose:
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to support joint research efforts that contribute to USGS’s objectives in public land classification, geological mapping, water resources, and biological and mineral resources assessment. The program aims to facilitate partnerships that enhance national data collection, resource evaluation, and sustainable management practices essential to USGS’s mission areas.

Application Process and Contact Information:
This non-competitive funding opportunity does not require an open competitive application process, as it is designated for specific collaborative partners. For further information or assistance, eligible entities should contact:

Contact: Nikolas Lushenko, USGS Program Manager
Email: nlushenko@usgs.gov
This program underscores USGS’s commitment to scientific collaboration and supports projects that provide essential data and insights into the sustainable management of the nation’s natural resources.