Description
The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NWS's strategic plan and mission goals. The BAA is a mechanism to encourage research, education, and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorship that are not addressed through NWS' competitive discretionary programs. Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, individuals, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. The application deadline is September 30, 2026, and applications will be considered on a continuing/rolling basis as they are received.
• The BAA is a mechanism to encourage research, education, and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorship that are not addressed through NWS' competitive discretionary programs.
• Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, individuals, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments.
• The application deadline is September 30, 2026, and applications will be considered on a continuing/rolling basis as they are received.
• The NWS is committed to re-evaluating its progress and priorities, looking for efficiencies, and taking advantage of new opportunities to improve its information, products, and services.
• The NWS will provide funding for activities described in this notice, contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the proposal.