Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #G26AS00133
USGS GeoAI-Enabled Landform Mapping Cooperative Agreement with Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU Partner
Buyer
U.S. Geological Survey
Posted
June 05, 2026
Respond By
July 05, 2026
Identifier
G26AS00133
NAICS
541360, 541370
USGS National Geospatial Program is seeking a Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU partner for a cooperative agreement to advance GeoAI-enabled landform mapping and geospatial data accuracy. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Geospatial Program - Opportunity Details: - Cooperative agreement for research and technical assistance - Focus on GeoAI-enabled automated landform mapping - Expansion of Landform Reference Ontology using knowledge graphs - Improvement of GNIS summit feature positional accuracy with lidar-derived elevation datasets - Eligibility: - Only partners affiliated with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU may apply - Funding & Duration: - Estimated award value: $29,994 - Period of performance: one year - Requirements: - Geospatial data management - Adherence to open data standards - Compliance with USGS data dissemination policies - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; this is a research and technical services opportunity - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integration of AI and geospatial technologies for federal mapping and hazard response - Semantic characterization and ontology development for landform features - Use of lidar-derived elevation datasets for improved positional accuracy
Description
This opportunity is for a cooperative agreement with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The project focuses on advancing GeoAI-enabled automated landform mapping, expanding the Landform Reference Ontology using knowledge graphs, and improving Geographic Names Information System summit feature positional accuracy using lidar-derived elevation datasets. The award is anticipated to be made for one year with an estimated funding of $29,994. Eligible recipients must be participating partners of the Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU.