Strategic Planning and Funding

MRP is funded annually through the Congressional appropriations process. Projects supported by MRP provide a balance between basic and applied research that will provide world-class earth science research and data for a wide range of customers. The MRP five-year strategic plan forms the framework within which decisions are made about project design and funding. [To learn more about the current plan...]

Since 2004, MRP has used a part of its appropriated funding for the Mineral Resources External Research Program (MRERP), a grant and/or cooperative agreement opportunity to any individual who has the ability to conduct research consistent with MRP goals and who is not employed by a Federal agency. [To learn more about the MRERP...]