Assistance Listing 15.818
Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE · Us Geological Survey
Assistance Listing 15.818, “Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring,” is a federal program administered by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $5.31M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To advance the scientific understanding of volcanic processes and to lessen the harmful impacts of volcanic activity. The Volcano Hazards Program (VHP) monitors active and potentially active volcanoes, assesses their hazards, responds to volcanic crises, and conducts research on how volcanoes work to fulfill a Congressional mandate (Public Law 93-288) that the USGS issue "timely warnings" of potential volcanic hazards to responsible emergency-management authorities and to the populace affected. VHP provides domestic assistance in order to expand the expertise and capabilities applied to fulfilling its mission.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.818
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)
- State
None.
Intended beneficiaries: State.
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): $357,103 - $1,800,000; average = $879,426 Current Fiscal Estimate Year (2025): $358,556 - $1,604,371; average $845,310 Budget Fiscal Year Estimate (2026): $200,000 - $700,000; average $390,000 FY25 Estimate and FY26 Estimate Levels shown are notional.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.818. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.818?
15.818 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring.” 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 15.818?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: State. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.818 provide?
The agency reported $5,308,560 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.