USGS Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) is offering research grants to support studies on earthquake hazards, physics, occurrence, and safety policies. The program plans to award up to $4 million in FY2026, potentially reaching $7 million, with most grants ranging from $30,000 to $120,000. Around 50 to 70 projects are typically funded each year, though no specific number or amount is guarant…
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 Reduc…
Funding Source
Awards & funding
Eligibility
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…
Dates
Supporting links
Documents
- 2026 EHP NOFO G26AS00244.docx
- Attachment B - USGS Scientist Letter of Collaboration Template.docx
- Attachment A - FY26 External Research Priorities.pdf
- Attachment C - Proposal Information Summary Template.docx
- Attachment D - Budget Summary Template.docx
- Attachment E - 2026 EHP AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS.docx
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