Eligible: Education, State Agencies

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$5,000 - $200,000

2026 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program

From US Department of Interior

This program supports the preservation, cataloging of and access to geological and geophysical data and materials for research and education use and address the Department of Interior's Secretarial priorities. Program objectives are to archive geologic, geophysical, and engineering data, maps, well logs, and samples; provide a national catalog of such material; and offer technical and financial assistance related to archival material, including preservation of samples to track geochemical signatures from critical mineral ore bodies. FY 2026 priorities: 1) Preserve geoscience resources including digital and physical infrastructure development, archiving, and delivery of data and samples; 2) Critical minerals data preservation, including strategic planning and sample analysis.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      2026 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program

    • Source

      US Department of Interior

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $2,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      35

    • Award Range

      $5,000 - $200,000

    • Cost Share

      Yes

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Education, State Agencies

    • Activity

      Financial Help

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      • Only state geological surveys are eligible to apply.
      • A university may submit a proposal on behalf of a state geological survey if the survey is organized under a state university system.

      Eligible Activities

      • Inventorying, preserving, and describing geological and geophysical data and material collections.
      • Archiving geoscience resources.
      • Strategic planning and sample analysis for critical minerals data preservation.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Jan 14, 2026

    • Application Close Date

      Feb 17, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 AM PST

    • Publish Date

      Jan 14, 2026

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