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CFDA 15.072: USGS Experienced Services Program

To implement legislation that authorizes cooperative agreements with eligible nonprofit organizations that will recruit and provide the services of professionals, age 55 and older, who have the experience and expertise to support the USGS m

Also known as
USGS ESP
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Objectives

To implement legislation that authorizes cooperative agreements with eligible nonprofit organizations that will recruit and provide the services of professionals, age 55 and older, who have the experience and expertise to support the USGS mission across a range of capacities on a temporary, full or part time, project-specific basis.

Eligible applicants

This program is limited to qualified non-profit organizations subject to 26 USC 501 c(3) of the tax code, and must be designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Proof of establishment must be submitted with the application.

Financial assistance range

Past Fiscal Year (2024): The average task agreement award was $111,282 Current Fiscal Year (2025): The average task agreement award was $69,499 Budget Fiscal Year (2026): Range for FY26 will be $500,000 - $2,000,000

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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.