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USGS Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026

ID: G26AS00244 • Type: Posted

Description

The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) issues this annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for assistance to support research in earthquake hazards, the physics of earthquakes, earthquake occurrence, and earthquake safety policy. This activity is authorized by the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-124, 42 U.S.C. 7701 et. seq.), and as amended by the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-307).It is estimated that a total of $4 million will be awarded in support of competitive research grants in FY2026, with a maximum total of $7 million. Based on awards in recent years, approximately 50 to 70 new awards are funded each fiscal year. There is no maximum award amount (i.e., any amount may be proposed if it can be justified appropriately), however, the majority of grants range between $30,000 and $120,000. This estimate does not bind the USGS to a specified number of awards or to the amount of any award unless that amount is specified by statute or regulation.Grants.gov Subscription:Principal Investigators (PIs) are urged to sign up for Grants.gov's subscription service to receive notices about the Earthquake Hazards Program grant funding opportunities and possible updates during the application period. Sign up is through the Grants.gov website; our CFDA number is 15.807.Anticipated Award Date:January 01, 2026All projects must propose start dates between January 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026. The start date requested in the applicant's submitted proposal is considered the applicant's official start date and may not be changed by the applicant. If funding delays do not allow for a project to be funded by the applicant's requested start date, the award will be issued as soon as funds become available, and the applicant will be notified of the new start date by the USGS Contracting Officer.During the application period an applicant may submit a revised or corrected proposal through grants.gov. Include a cover letter as the first page of the proposal stating that the proposal is revised and indicating that the previous submission is to be withdrawn from consideration. Such submissions must be completed by May 28, 2025, at 6:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time. The Project Narrative instructions, found in the Prepare Your Application Section of this NOFO, describes requirements for the proposal and other application components.Please allow sufficient time for the proposal to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov and allow time for possible computer delays. Applicants are strongly advised not to wait until the last minute for submission. A proposal received after the closing date and time will NOT be considered for award. If the USGS determines that a proposal will not be considered for award due to lateness, the applicant will be notified immediately.Program Website Link:https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/science/external-grants
Background
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) issues this annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for assistance to support research in earthquake hazards, the physics of earthquakes, earthquake occurrence, and earthquake safety policy. This initiative is authorized by the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 and aims to reduce loss of lives and property from earthquakes while improving public safety and community resilience. The EHP seeks to advance the science underlying its products by funding research that tests new hypotheses, develops novel data acquisition tools, and improves information dissemination.

Grant Details
The program will award an estimated total of $4 million in FY2026 for competitive research grants, with a maximum potential total of $7 million. Approximately 50 to 70 new awards are expected each fiscal year. There is no maximum award amount; however, most grants typically range between $30,000 and $120,000. Proposals must address high-priority targets listed in Attachment A for each region and topic. Research priorities include:
1) Central and Eastern United States;
2) Intermountain West;
3) Northern California;
4) Pacific Northwest and Alaska;
5) Southern California;
6) Earthquake Early Warning;
7) Earthquake Rupture Forecasting;
8) Hazards, Impacts, and Risk;
9) Ground Motion Research. Proposals must be for a duration of either one or two years with clearly stated objectives.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include any type of entity except U.S. Government agencies or employees, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), proposals involving direct procurement of products or services, or those with conflicts of interest. All applicants must be registered in SAM.gov to apply.

Period of Performance
Projects must propose start dates between January 1, 2026, and September 1, 2026.

Grant Value
The estimated total program funding is $5 million with an expected number of awards around 60. The majority of grants range from $30,000 to $120,000.

Place of Performance
Research may be conducted across various regions including the Central and Eastern United States, Intermountain West, Northern California, Pacific Northwest and Alaska, Southern California.
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Overview

Agency
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [DOI]
Category of Funding
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.807 - Earthquake Hazards Program Assistance
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 3/21/25 U.S. Geological Survey posted grant opportunity G26AS00244 for USGS Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026 with funding of $5.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.807 Earthquake Hazards Program Assistance.

Timing

Posted Date
March 21, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 28, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 39 Days
Closing Date Explanation
All proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov on or before: May 28, 2025, at 6 pm, Eastern Daylight Time.
Last Updated
March 21, 2025, 6:36 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
May 30, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Info
This Announcement is open to all individuals and entities EXCEPT for the ineligible categories listed below.The following proposals are NOT eligible for consideration under this Announcement: Proposals for regional seismic monitoring or establishing Data Centers.Proposals for long-term operation of geodetic networks or instruments.Proposals from U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government employees.Proposals from Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC).Proposals in which there is a real or apparent conflict of interest.Proposals principally involving the direct procurement of a product, equipment, or service.Proposals having subcontracts for 50 percent or greater of total direct costs. Excluded Parties:USGS conducts a review of the SAM.gov Exclusions database for all applicant entities and their key project personnel prior to award. USGS cannot award funds to entities or their key project personnel identified in the SAM.gov Exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted or otherwise excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain Federal assistance and benefits, as their ineligibility condition applies to this Federal program.Involvement of Federal Employees: Federal employees, including USGS employees, are prohibited from serving in any capacity (paid or unpaid) on any application submitted under this Announcement; federal employees may not assist in the development of proposals. Proposals that have a real or apparent conflict of interest related to Federal employees will not be processed for evaluation. This does not prohibit cooperation or collaboration between USGS and non-USGS scientists once a grant or cooperative agreement is in place. The Program Description, found in the “Program Overview” Section of this NOFO, describes Collaborative Proposals.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
Not Listed
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$5,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Geological Survey
Contact Email
mrussell@usgs.gov
Contact Phone
(916) 278-9331

Documents

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