The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) is a national program to help generate new high resolution elevation data to serve multiple applications.  For the past several years, 3DEP has issued an annual Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit interest in partnerships to generate new lidar for public use and benefit.

This is a reminder that 3DEP is currently accepting proposals to request funding assistance for lidar elevation data.  The FY17/18 BAA was released in August and provides details on how to apply for federal funds to assist state and local governments, Federal agencies, tribes, academic institutions, and the private sector.

Proposals submitted no later than the deadline of Friday, October 20, 2017 will receive first review and award of funds if selected.  Although the BAA is open for the entire fiscal year and proposals are welcome anytime, groups applying by the initial deadline above will receive first consideration for funds.

Information on 3DEP and the BAA can be found here: https://nationalmap.gov/
3DEP FY17/18 BAA information sharing page: https://cms.geoplatform.gov/elevation/3DEP
Reference material for the BAA can be found here: https://nationalmap.gov/3DEP/BAAReferenceMaterials.html

Should you have any questions at all on the 3DEP program, please contact us.  Questions on the BAA submission process or about the BAA in general may be sent to 3DEP at this email address: gs_baa@usgs.gov.

Thanks,

Drew Decker
National Map Liaison
U.S. Geological Survey
4165 Spruance Road
San Diego, CA 92101
619-225-6430
ddecker@usgs.gov