USGS 3DEP Program / Data Collaboration Announcement (DCA) Grant Program
The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) initiative provides high-quality topographic data and a wide range of other three-dimensional representations of the nation’s natural and constructed features.
A key ingredient to the 3DEP program success is the DCA (Data Collaboration Announcement) Grant Program. The DCA details and provides a pathway to partner with the USGS and other Federal agencies to acquire high-quality 3D elevation data.
Applicants may contribute funds toward a USGS lidar data acquisition activity via the Geospatial Products and Services Contracts (GPSC) or they may request 3DEP funds toward a lidar data acquisition activity where the requesting partner is the acquiring authority. Federal agencies, State and local governments, tribes, academic institutions, and the private sector are eligible to submit proposals.
The Merrick-Surdex JV has assisted state/local government agencies with collaborations that culminated in the successful award of USGS grants for elevation projects.
Contract Number The Merrick-Surdex Joint Venture’s USGS GPSC IV contract number is: 140G0222D0011
