Assistance Listing 15.072
USGS Experienced Services Program
Department of the Interior · Us Geological Survey
Assistance Listing 15.072, “USGS Experienced Services Program,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $1.02M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
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.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.072
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Nonprofit Organization
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.
Intended beneficiaries: Nonprofit Organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): 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
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.072. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.072
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Experienced Services ProgramGeological Survey | Closed | Amount not specified | Feb 23, 2023 | 15.072 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.072?
15.072 is the Assistance Listing Number for “USGS Experienced Services Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.072?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Nonprofit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.072 provide?
The agency reported $1,020,895 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.