The USGS Non-Competitive Assistance FY 2025 - Sacramento Grants Branch with BIL Funding (Funding Opportunity Number: G25AS00113) is a non-competitive funding initiative managed by the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Sacramento Grants Branch. This funding, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), is allocated for cooperative agreements that enhance research and data collection in key areas aligned with USGS’s mission, particularly focused on natural resources, geological assessments, and environmental sustainability.

Key Details:
Funding Type: Cooperative Agreement
Total Program Funding: Up to $2,000,000 for FY 2025
Award Range: From $1 to $2,000,000
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025, by 11:59 PM ET
Eligibility: The program is non-competitive, meaning eligible applicants include pre-identified federal, state, tribal, and academic partners who are collaborating with USGS on projects that align with its research objectives.
Program Purpose:
The funding aims to support cooperative research projects that further USGS's work in areas such as land classification, geological and hydrological studies, and assessments of biological and mineral resources. This initiative enables USGS to collaborate with trusted partners to collect critical data and conduct research that supports sustainable resource management, public safety, and environmental conservation.

Application Process and Contact:
Since this funding opportunity is non-competitive, only designated partners are eligible to apply, based on existing collaboration with USGS. Interested and eligible partners can reach out for further information or assistance:

Contact: Nikolas Lushenko, USGS Program Manager
Email: nlushenko@usgs.gov
This cooperative agreement facilitates essential research partnerships to address USGS’s national objectives in resource management and environmental stewardship, as part of the broader BIL investment in infrastructure and environmental resilience.