FY 2027 - 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)

FY 2027 - 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) is sponsored by Department of Commerce / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA OAR). Broad Agency Announcement seeking research proposals, investigations, and collaborative projects matching NOAA's mission areas spanning oceanic and atmospheric sciences, environmental research, and natural resource conservation.

Grants: FY 2027 - 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) A description of NOAA Line and Staff Offices is found at https://www. noaa. gov/about/organization , and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII.

below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than one Line or Staff Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally.

This notice also solicits proposals that are part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. CESU is a U.S. federal partnership network that connects agencies with universities, tribes, nonprofits, and other partners to address natural and cultural resource challenges. Each CESU is structured as a working collaborative with participation from numerous federal and nonfederal institutional partners.

CESUs are based at host universities and focused on a particular biogeographic region of the country. When you submit an application to this competition you will receive notification of submission validation from Grants. gov and eRA Commons.

Only validated applications are sent to NOAA to review. To ensure successful submission of an application, we strongly recommend that you submit a final and complete application at least two business days prior to the submission deadline. In addition to the Grants.

gov automated notification messages, once an electronic application is accepted in eRA Commons, you will receive an automated notification from eRA Commons that the completed application was received and that an application number will be assigned. If there are errors in the application, eRA Commons will send an automated email notification(s) of any errors or warnings identified by eRA Commons.

You must resolve all eRA Commons errors prior to the application due date in order for the application to be processed. You should save and print the proof of submission messages from both Grants. gov and eRA Commons.

If you do not receive an acceptance message from both Grants. gov and eRA Commons, you should follow up with the eRA Helpdesk at 1-866-504-9552 and the agency contact listed in Section VII to confirm NOAA’s receipt of the complete submission. See Section IV(G) for detailed instructions on submission validation requirements.

Registration Requirements NOTE: We strongly encourage all prospective applicants to begin the required registration as early as possible. Completing the required registration can take six weeks or longer. Submission due dates will not be extended because of registration delays.

Submissions received after the due date will be considered late and will not be accepted. Applicant organizations and individuals must register for three different Federal systems prior to submitting an application through Grants. gov (SAM.

gov, eRA Commons, and Grants. gov). Applicant organizations and individuals must first register with SAM.

gov and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). After you obtain your UEI, you can complete your Grants. gov and eRA Commons registrations concurrently.

See Section IV(G) for detailed instructions on registration requirements. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Agency Contacts listed in this NOFO for submission instructions. Opportunity posted to grants.

gov Today — 1075 days of the window remain Eligible applicant types as published by the awarding agency: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional info on eligibility Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments.

Eligibility also depends on the statutory authority that permits NOAA to fund the proposed activity. Funding of Federal organizations is outside the scope of this announcement; if funding authority exists, Federal organizations seeking NOAA funds should contact relevant program officials about the interagency agreement process.

For CESU projects: the ONLY eligible applicants are non-federal partner institutions of the following CESU regional programs: California, Chesapeake Watershed, Great Lakes Northern Forests, Great Plains, Gulf Coast, Hawaii & Pacific Islands, North and West Alaska, North Atlantic Coast, Pacific Northwest, Piedmont & South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida & Caribbean.

To determine if your organization is a member of a regional CESU, please visit this site:https://www. nps. gov/nature/cesu.

htm DOC NOAA - ERA Production Grants Management Specialist Broad Agency Announcement Government Grants Consulting Federal, state, and local grant funding is highly competitive, and the gap between a complete application and a winning one usually comes down to strategy, compliance, and execution.

GTC 360° Advisors supports organizations across the entire grant lifecycle — from identifying the right opportunities to managing the award long after it is won. The questions below cover how our grant consulting practice works and the organizations we serve. What is government grant consulting, and how does GTC 360° Advisors help?

Government grant consulting means guiding an organization through the full grant lifecycle — research, eligibility review, strategy, writing, submission, and post-award compliance. GTC 360° Advisors manages this end to end, pairing grant writers, project managers, financial analysts, and compliance analysts to maximize the odds of an award and keep it in good standing afterward.

What types of organizations can GTC 360° Advisors help win grants? GTC 360° Advisors supports municipalities, state agencies, nonprofits, school districts, tribal governments, higher education institutions, and private companies pursuing grant funding.

Clients have included the City of Los Angeles, Texas A&M University, the Montana State University System, Virginia Commonwealth University, and nonprofit partners such as the Walton Family Foundation and Blue Meridian Partners. What federal agencies has GTC 360° Advisors secured funding from?

GTC 360° Advisors has secured funding from agencies including the Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Commerce (EDA and NIST), Education, and State, as well as FEMA, EPA, NSF, NIH, HRSA, SAMHSA, and the CDC. The firm has won over $860 million and counting in federal and state contracts and grants for its clients.

Does GTC 360° Advisors handle state and local grants, or only federal? GTC 360° Advisors pursues grant funding at the local, state, federal, and international levels. The firm’s advisor network is positioned in every state to help clients identify and compete for regional and state-level funding in addition to federal opportunities.

What is GrantSignal AI, and how does it help find grant opportunities? GrantSignal AI is GTC 360° Advisors’ AI-powered funding intelligence platform.

It aggregates federal, foundation, and other public funding sources into a single dashboard, then uses AI to match opportunities to an organization’s mission, eligibility, and capacity — rather than relying on simple keyword search — and sends alerts as new, winnable opportunities appear. Does GTC 360° Advisors provide grant compliance and post-award management? Yes.

GTC 360° Advisors manages grants through close-out, including compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), Davis-Bacon labor standards, Section 3, environmental review requirements, and funder reporting obligations. The firm builds compliance systems and reporting frameworks so clients stay in good standing with federal and state grantors. What is GTC 360° Advisors’ track record on grant applications?

GTC 360° Advisors has historically maintained an 88%-plus win rate on the grant applications it has submitted, including a 100% win rate in 2024 across several highly competitive programs. Recent wins include $180 million in EDA Tech Hubs funding for three consortia and $20 million in EDA Recompete funding for the City of Birmingham, Alabama. Can nonprofits and higher education institutions work with GTC 360° Advisors on grants?

Yes. GTC 360° Advisors regularly supports nonprofits and universities with grant strategy, writing, and administration, including current work with the Walton Family Foundation, Blue Meridian Partners, Texas A&M University, the Montana State University System, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Working With GTC 360° Advisors Every engagement is scoped around the organization in front of us — its goals, its deadline, and the internal capacity it already has. Pricing, team assignments, and project milestones are agreed before any work begins, so there are no surprises mid-project. Below are the questions prospective clients and partners ask us most often.

How much does it cost to work with GTC 360° Advisors? Pricing is customized to the scope, timeline, and budget of each engagement, with both hourly and fixed-fee options available depending on the deliverable. GTC 360° Advisors prices transparently, with no hidden fees for administrative or incidental work, and structures fees so clients gain a full team of senior professionals for less than the cost of a single in-house hire.

What is the process for getting started with GTC 360° Advisors? Engagements typically start with a conversation about your organization’s goals, funding needs, or growth targets, followed by a scoped proposal outlining services, team, and pricing. From there, GTC 360° Advisors assigns team members matched to the work and begins with research, strategy, or capture planning, depending on the engagement.

How long does it take to see results from a grant or contract engagement? Timelines vary by opportunity: some grant or contract cycles run a few months from research to submission, while others (large infrastructure or multi-year programs) take longer and continue through post-award management. GTC 360° Advisors sets clear project timelines and milestones at the start of every engagement so clients know what to expect.

Does GTC 360° Advisors work with organizations outside the United States? GTC 360° Advisors primarily supports U.S.-based government contracts, grants, and business development, but its public affairs and business development services extend internationally through its global partner network for clients running cross-border campaigns. Can I join the GTC 360° Advisors Network as a consultant or subject matter expert?

Yes. GTC 360° Advisors welcomes applications from experienced firms and freelancers who align with its mission and values to join the GTC 360° Advisors Network, giving members access to mutual marketing, referrals, and new client opportunities. How do I contact GTC 360° Advisors to discuss a project?

You can reach GTC 360° Advisors at info@gtc360. com or through the contact form at gtc360. com/join-our-network .

The firm typically responds to discuss goals, funding needs, or growth targets and outline next steps for an engagement. 1075 days is enough time — if you start now. Tell us the opportunity and we will come back with an honest read on fit, the partners you would need, and what a compliant submission takes.

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