The U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program offers competitive grants to support efforts that reduce landslide risks and enhance public safety. These grants offer federal assistance to state, territorial, local, and Tribal governments for projects that map, assess, educate, and collect data on landslide hazards.
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The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competitive grant application period is open
The application period for the FY2026 Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program is open for 61 days from April 8, 20026, and closing on June 8, 2026. During this time, eligible applicants may submit proposals through grants.gov by searching for Funding Opportunity Number G26AS00010. Eligible applicants include local, state, Tribal, and territorial governments, as well as state geological surveys and other state offices affiliated with public university systems.
Applicants who wish to stay informed throughout the application period can subscribe to updates by sending a blank email to sslaughter@usgs.gov with the subject line “landslide grants 2026.” Subscribers will receive approximately a dozen emails, which will include invitations to a kickoff webinar, regular office hours, deadline reminders, and other grant-related information.
This grant program aligns with the priorities outlined in the National Landslide Preparedness Act and the National Strategy for Landslide Loss Reduction. These priorities support the mission of the USGS Landslide Hazards Program to reduce the loss of life and property from landslides and to improve public safety and community resilience across the Nation and territories.
Authorized through Congressional appropriations to the USGS, this program provides federal assistance, on a competitive basis, to eligible governments for projects that research, map, assess, and collect data on landslide hazards within their jurisdictions.
Annual Competitive Grants
Questions? Please contact Stephen Slaughter
The U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program offers competitive grants to support efforts that reduce landslide risks and enhance public safety. These grants offer federal assistance to state, territorial, local, and Tribal governments for projects that map, assess, educate, and collect data on landslide hazards.
View Eligibility
View Funded Risk Reduction Projects
View Risk Reduction Priorities
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competitive grant application period is open
The application period for the FY2026 Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program is open for 61 days from April 8, 20026, and closing on June 8, 2026. During this time, eligible applicants may submit proposals through grants.gov by searching for Funding Opportunity Number G26AS00010. Eligible applicants include local, state, Tribal, and territorial governments, as well as state geological surveys and other state offices affiliated with public university systems.
Applicants who wish to stay informed throughout the application period can subscribe to updates by sending a blank email to sslaughter@usgs.gov with the subject line “landslide grants 2026.” Subscribers will receive approximately a dozen emails, which will include invitations to a kickoff webinar, regular office hours, deadline reminders, and other grant-related information.
This grant program aligns with the priorities outlined in the National Landslide Preparedness Act and the National Strategy for Landslide Loss Reduction. These priorities support the mission of the USGS Landslide Hazards Program to reduce the loss of life and property from landslides and to improve public safety and community resilience across the Nation and territories.
Authorized through Congressional appropriations to the USGS, this program provides federal assistance, on a competitive basis, to eligible governments for projects that research, map, assess, and collect data on landslide hazards within their jurisdictions.
Annual Competitive Grants
Questions? Please contact Stephen Slaughter