U.S. Geological Survey
Funding Organisation: U.S. Geological Survey
Country of origin: United States
What type of research is funded? Applied
Projects based on defined research needs (programme driven) or an open call (demand driven)? Programme Driven
Total budget:  9900000 Million EUROs
Funding rate by programme:  %
Programme start year: 1991
Duration of programme: on going
Programme open for funding of international participation:  No
Programme has ongoing or terminated international projects:  No
Keywords: 
Contaminated land-->Contaminated land overview
Contaminated land-->Contaminated land overview
Groundwater protection-->Groundwater protection overview
Groundwater protection-->Groundwater protection overview
Sediments
Sediments
Diffuse pollution-->Diffuse pollution overview
Diffuse pollution-->Diffuse pollution overview
Water resources and their management -->Water resources and their management Overview
Water resources and their management -->Water resources and their management Overview
Soil-->Soil Overview
Soil-->Soil Overview
Water and sanitation-->Water and sanitation Overview
Water and sanitation-->Water and sanitation Overview
Topics:  
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) serves the United States of America by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; 
minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect the Nation's 
quality of life.
Long Description:  
As the United States of America largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collects, monitors, 
analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems.  The diversity of our scientific expertise enables 
us to carry out large-scale, multi-disciplinary investigations and provide impartial scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other 
customers. More information about the USGS's programs and science topics is available on the Internet at http://www.usgs.gov/aboutusgs/
Eligibility: 
In most case the U.S. Geological Survey does not offer grants to outside groups. It's funds are for internal research activities.
WEB Link: http://www.usgs.gov
Projects Supported by this Programme:


 U.S. Geological Survey Toxic Substances Hydrology Program
Root WEB Link: http://www.usgs.gov
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