FY 2024 ? 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking applications for special projects and programs associated with its strategic plan and mission goals. The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a mechanism to encourage research, education, and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. The announcement includes five long-term mission goals: Ocean Exploration, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, Weather-Ready Nation, Healthy Oceans, and Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies. • The BAA is open to institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, individuals, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. • Eligibility also depends on the statutory authority that permits NOAA to fund the proposed activity. • Funding for activities described in this notice is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the application. • The award must start on the first day of a month in the year and end on the last day of a month in the year. • The application package can be obtained through Grants.gov, and the registration process can take several weeks. • The project description should include clear objectives, specific approaches, methods, timelines, and expected outcomes. • A data management plan is required, and the costs of data preparation, accessibility, or archiving may be included in the proposal budget.