# USGS Awards State Geoscience Data Grants

On November 9, 2026, the U.S. Geological Survey awarded $1,685,806 in matching grants to 26 state geological surveys through the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program. The awards fund preservation, cataloging, digitization, and improved access to geoscientific records and physical samples used in energy and critical-mineral exploration, groundwater work, and hazard planning. This is a completed grant award, not a new federal solicitation; contractors may find work by engaging with participating state agencies and their projects.

- The federal award is matched by state funding, supporting state-led projects that may require data digitization, database development, sample storage, or geochemical analysis.
- Companies offering these capabilities can identify relevant state geological surveys and explore opportunities to support their grant-funded work through state procurement or partnerships.
- The program’s focus on preserving and making existing geologic data accessible points to demand for services that improve data management and access, rather than a single centralized federal contract.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
- California Geological Survey
- Virginia Department of Energy, Geology and Mineral Resources Program
- Washington Geological Survey
- Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI)

### Key Quotes
> These USGS awards are our commitment to making all existing geologic data available to help explore for the Nation’s resources.
> — Ned Mamula, USGS Director

### Sources
- [USGS Awards $1.7 Million to 26 States to Preserve Data for Energy, Groundwater, Minerals Exploration | U.S. Geological Survey](https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/usgs-awards-17-million-26-states-preserve-data-energy-groundwater) - USGS