Projects & Programs

Among its goals, GSDI supports the establishment and expansion of local, national, and regional spatial data infrastructures that are globally compatible and supports interdisciplinary training, education and research activities that advance spatial data infrastructure development. Both internal and external funds are used to support projects and programs that further these goals.

GSDI Small Grants Program

Soliicitations for previous small grant proposals:

GSDI Small Grants Solicitation - 2005

GSDI Small Grants Solicitation - 2006-2007

Supported projects:

Announcement: Funded Small Grant Projects - 2003

Announcement: Funded Small Grant Projects - 2004

Announcement: Funded Small Grant Projects - 2005

Announcement: Funded Small Grant Projects - 2006-2007

Summary Project Descriptions - 2006-2007

Further information about small grants may be available through the Sponsored Projects Committee.

Industry Funded Grants Program

Among current active industry funded programs include:

ESRI Global Map GSDI Grant Program 

Intergraph International Grant Program

Seeking Partnerships: The GSDI Association is a non-profit organization seeking cooperation and coordination with other organizations in applying spatial data infrastructure concepts and approaches in addressing important worldwide needs. Projects may span from local to global levels.

Externally funded projects are administered by the Sponsored Projects Committee  with oversight by the GSDI Board of Directors .