National Geospatial Program: Building The National Map

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National Geospatial Program: Building The National Map

Federal · US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY · #15.817

The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, Universities, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. The 3D National Topography Model, including the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP), is an initiative that updates, improves, and integrates USGS elevation and hydrography data to support the most demanding scientific requirements and enable data-driven decisions across user communities.

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The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, Universities, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. The 3D National Topography Model, including the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP), is an initiative that updates, improves, and integrates USGS elevation and hydrography data to support the most demanding scientific requirements and enable data-driven decisions across user communities.

Who can apply

U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentIndian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)Department or Agency of a U.S. State GovernmentDepartment or Agency of a U.S. Territorial GovernmentCounty Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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