Description
The NOAA National Ocean Service is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to fund extramural research, education, outreach, and innovative projects that support NOAA’s mission areas, including environmental and cultural resource stewardship through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. Eligible applicants include higher‑education institutions, nonprofits, commercial entities, and state, local, or tribal governments (non‑federal partners for CESU). Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis from the posting date until 11:59 p.m. EDT on 30 September 2028. Awards are typically for one‑year periods (start ~6 months after submission) and may be granted as grants or cooperative agreements. Applicants must register in SAM, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons, and submit a detailed project description (≤15 pages), budget, data‑management plan, and required assurances. Up to ten awards may be made, with an overall ceiling of $100 million.
• Open to universities, NGOs, commercial firms, state/local/tribal entities (non‑federal CESU partners)
• Funding for research, education, outreach, or sponsorship related to NOAA mission
• One‑year award term (negotiable), start ~6 months after submission
• Rolling submissions until 30 Sep 2028; award decisions 3‑6 months after receipt
• Required registrations: SAM, Grants.gov, eRA Commons; detailed application package required
• Maximum of 10 awards; total ceiling $100 million (individual award size not fixed)
• Contact: Julie Whitaker (NOS & CESU Program) for questions and assistance