The USGS Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program provides resources to assist state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments in reducing landslide risk through hazard mapping, risk assessments, public education, and interagency coordination. Without proactive measures, communities remain vulnerable to catastrophic losses and prolonged recovery periods caused by landslides.

This program addresses these challenges by funding projects that:

• Enhance Risk Assessments: Develop detailed landslide hazard maps and analyses to identify high-risk areas.
• Improve Community Preparedness: Deliver outreach campaigns, workshops, and educational materials that empower residents and decision-makers to recognize warning signs and prepare for landslide events.
• Promote Collaboration: Build partnerships among government agencies, universities, and local organizations to share knowledge and resources for effective risk reduction.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Native American tribal governments
• Other eligible entities.

For further details regarding eligibility, please see the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Match Requirement & Cost Sharing

There is no cost share requirement for this program.

However, funding prioritization shall be given to projects for which at least 50% of the total cost of the project is cost share with non-Federal sources (i.e., state, local, non-governmental, Tribal, territorial, or private).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Grants.gov listing, which requires accounts for both Grants.gov and SAM.gov.

If you need help with Grants.gov, you can call 800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov.

If you need help with SAM.gov, you can call 866-606-8220.

Contact

Stephen L. Slaughter

Associate Program Coordinator

Landslide Hazards Program
Emailsslaughter@usgs.gov

Jonathan Godt

Landslide Hazards Program Coordinator

Natural Hazards Mission Area
Emailjgodt@usgs.gov
Phone303-273-8626

Deadline

Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on Friday, January 29, 2027.