The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) initiative provides high-quality topographic data and a wide range of other three-dimensional representations of the nation’s natural and constructed features.
The USGS 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) initiative will integrate USGS elevation and hydrography datasets to model the Nation’s topography in 3D. The 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) is the hydrography component of the 3DNTM. This DCA will result in public domain 3DHP data derived from existing 3DEP lidar data for the 3DNTM obtained through collaboration between the USGS and a broad range of partners.
Applicants may contribute funds toward a USGS lidar data acquisition activity via the Geospatial Products and Services Contracts or they may request 3DEP funds toward a lidar data acquisition activity where the requesting partner is the acquiring authority. Federal agencies, State and local governments, tribes, academic institutions, and the private sector are eligible to submit proposals.
The Merrick-Surdex JV has assisted agencies with collaborations that culminated in the successful award of USGS grants for elevation projects.
