NOAA Grants

NOAA SBIR Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SBIR. The NOAA SBIR Program funds small businesses developing innovative products with strong commercial potential that align with NOAA's mission areas. High priority is given to proposals integrating NOAA Science & Technology Focus Areas like Uncrewed Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud Computing. This program supports the advancement of climate adaptation and mitigation technologies.

The FY25 Marine Debris Research Forecast is a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds research on the distribution, impacts, and chemical and biological characteristics of marine debris, with a strong emphasis on microplastics. The program supports scientific investigations to improve understanding of marine debris sources, pathways, and ecological effects in U.S. coastal and ocean environments. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, and state and local governments. Awards range from $150,000 to $300,000. The application deadline for the FY25 cycle was October 15, 2025.

New York Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program is a grant from New York Sea Grant, a NOAA-funded program, that supports projects advancing the Great Lakes Action Agenda and aligning with community plans addressing environmental challenges in New York's Great Lakes basin. Budget requests may not exceed $40,000 with no match required. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, county and local governments, Indian nations recognized by New York State or the federal government, and public agencies. The 2026 application deadline was March 27, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted electronically as a single PDF.

Hydrographic Surveying and Coastal and Ocean Mapping is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This NOAA funding opportunity aims to advance the nation's capacity for modern ocean and coastal mapping through the development, integration, and operational transition of innovative technologies and workflows. It prioritizes the expansion of hydrographic and cartographic data accessibility, interoperability, and usability, while enhancing efficiency across acquisition, processing, and product delivery. The program mentions effective delivery of R&D results through open-source repositories.

Prevention, Control and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Bloom (PCMHAB) program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS). This funding opportunity seeks to develop and transition technologies and strategies for preventing, controlling, or mitigating harmful algal blooms (HABs) and their impacts. Proposals should focus on comprehensive testing of HAB control technologies.

NOAA's Competitive Research Program: Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program is a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds development and testing of technologies and strategies to prevent, control, or mitigate harmful algal blooms (HABs). The program prioritizes proposals testing promising or proven HAB control technologies, including feasibility studies and large-scale field testing. Awards may reach up to $500,000 per year for up to 3 years (focal area 1) or $1,000,000 per year for up to 5 years (focal area 2), with approximately $2.5 million anticipated in year one. The deadline is May 14, 2026. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, nonprofits, state and local governments, and tribal entities.

NOAA's Competitive Research Program: Harmful Algal Bloom Innovation Challenge — Toxin Detection in Seafood is a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds research and development of innovative methods for detecting harmful algal bloom (HAB) toxins in seafood. The program addresses a critical public health and food safety challenge, supporting approaches that improve the speed, accuracy, or accessibility of toxin detection in commercially and recreationally harvested seafood products. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribal entities, U.S. territories, and for-profit organizations. The application deadline is May 14, 2026. Award amounts are not publicly specified in the source materials.

John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program is sponsored by National Sea Grant College Program (NOAA). This fellowship provides a unique educational experience to students who are interested in marine, coastal, and Great Lakes science and policy, and in the national policy decisions affecting our coastal, marine, and Great Lakes resources.

Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program is a fellowship from NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program that funds graduate students and recent alumni to spend one year working within federal legislative or executive branch agencies in Washington, D.C., gaining hands-on experience in marine and coastal policy. Fellows receive stipends and allowances ranging from $42,000 to $98,000. The fellowship is open to U.S. citizens currently enrolled in a graduate program or upper-division undergraduate program, or recent alumni who graduated within 12 months of applying. For the 2027 fellowship, the California Sea Grant application deadline is June 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. NSF anticipates funding not less than 35 fellows per cycle.

National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF); primary federal funding partner: NOAA. This fund supports projects that enhance coastal resilience, which can include initiatives related to water management and hydrological systems in coastal areas. While not explicitly focused on AI, projects incorporating AI for improved coastal water management could be relevant.

NOAA -- Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries Grant Program is sponsored by NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). NOAA/NMFS is soliciting competitive proposals for grants and cooperative agreements for projects supporting NOAA's mission for stewardship of living marine resources and sustainable management of U. S. commercial longline fisheries.

Prevention, Control and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms (PCMHAB) is a competitive grant program from NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) that funds the development and testing of technologies and strategies for preventing, controlling, and mitigating harmful algal blooms (HABs) and their impacts. The 2026 announcement prioritizes proposals focused on comprehensive testing of HAB control technologies in two focal areas: (1) promising technologies needing feasibility testing, and (2) proven technologies needing large-scale field testing or marine transfer from freshwater or other environments. Awards of up to $500,000 per year for up to three years (focal area 1) or up to $1,000,000 per year for up to five years (focal area 2) are available. Approximately $2,500,000 supports the first year across three to five projects. The deadline is July 9, 2026.

Lake Michigan Coastal Program Grants is sponsored by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (administered by Lake Michigan Coastal Program, funded by NOAA). Provides guidance, advice, partnership, support, and financial resources to municipal, county, and state government agencies and other organizations working within the coastal region to protect and enhance natural, cultural, and historical coastal resources, and to foster coordi…

FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). This program supports projects that advance ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing technologies from research into sustained operations. It focuses on maturing and deploying technologies, such as sensors, data systems, autonomous platforms, and AI-enabled analytics, that improve environmental monitoring, forecasting, and decision-making. Projects must demonstrate strong pathways to operational use and emphasize partnerships.

Ocean Technology Transition Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). This funding opportunity accelerates the transition of novel ocean technologies, including those utilizing AI and machine learning, from development to implementation and commercialization, focusing on ocean observation, sensing, and information capabilities.

VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerator (Stage 0) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / VentureWell. This program offers an accessible, virtual introduction to entrepreneurship for those passionate about ocean innovation and interested in commercialization pathways for ocean data technologies. Funded by NOAA, it aims to empower early-stage ventures in the blue economy.

John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program is sponsored by NOAA Sea Grant. This fellowship provides a unique educational experience to students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. Applications must be submitted to state Sea Grant programs first.

Community Small Grants Program (Integrated Pest Management) is sponsored by Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (in collaboration with CLIMAS/NOAA). This program invites eligible Tribal communities in Arizona and New Mexico to apply for funding to support integrated pest management projects that advance climate-adaptive practices, strengthening their capacity for climate-responsive decisions in agricultural and structural pe…

The principal objective of the NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants competition is to provide federal financial and technical assistance to habitat restoration projects that meet NOAA's mission to restore coastal habitats and support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) (https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2019-10/documents/glri-action-plan-3-201910-30pp.pdf) goal to protect and restore habitats to sustain healthy populations of native fish species in the eight U.S. Great Lakes states. Proposals submitted under this solicitation will be evaluated based on alignment with our program priorities, including: 1) contribution to GLRI Focus Area 1 (Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern) goals to implement management actions within Areas of Concern (AOC), and 2) contribution to GLRI Focus Area 4 (Habitats and Species) goals to restore habitat for native Great Lakes fish species whose populations have been impacted by habitat degradation. Through this solicitation, we intend to address GLRI Focus Area 4 goals by prioritizing a subset of habitat restoration projects identified by the Lake Committees as Environmental Priorities to meet fish community objectives for Great Lakes fish species. Lake Committees are composed of senior officials from state, provincial, and U.S. intertribal fishery agencies, convened by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Together, they are responsible for managing the Lakes’ fisheries and developing plans and guidance to sustain healthy populations of Great Lakes commercial and recreational fish species. *Please note that the Project Abstract Summary Form is not required in the Application. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2024-28122. Assistance Listing: 11.463. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV,NR. Award Amount: $250K – $30M per award.

National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2026 is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management. This program supports land acquisition and construction projects within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. While primarily focused on research reserves, universities often partner with or manage these reserves, making them eligible for infrastructure improvements related to the reserve's mission.

The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories designated and managed for research and educational purposes (Reserve) as specified in 15 C.F.R. Part 921. By funding Reserve lead agencies and universities to conduct land acquisition and construction projects that support the NERRS mission, NOAA will strengthen protection of key land and water areas, enhance long-term protection of Reserve areas for research and education, and provide for facility and exhibit construction activities that meet the highest sustainable design standards possible. Each Reserve was designated to ensure its effectiveness as a conservation unit and as a site for long-term research and monitoring. In maintaining their effectiveness, the Reserves may find it necessary to expand their boundaries through strategically planned land acquisitions and/or to develop or enhance their reserve facilities, including their in-situ monitoring infrastructure, to meet the demands of research, monitoring, and education program objectives. NOAA anticipates approximately $8.5 million in Fiscal Year 2026 will be available to designated lead Reserve agencies or universities in coastal states. NOAA anticipates funding between 5-20 construction, acquisition, and/or planning & design projects. Project periods are expected to range from 12–36 months. Complex construction projects may request extended project periods, but the cumulative must not exceed 60 months. Final project selections are subject to availability of funds and negotiation with NOAA. Acquisition or construction projects have a $3,000,000 federal funding cap . Stand-alone planning and design projects have a $500,000 federal funding cap. At the discretion of NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management, up to 10% of the Fiscal Year 2026 funds will be reserved for critical reserve vehicle or vessel needs. These funds will be awarded noncompetitively to stand-alone vehicle or vessel project applications that address a critical reserve need. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-OCM-2026-33239. Assistance Listing: 11.420. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ENV,NR,ST. Award Amount: $500K – $3M per award.

FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education is sponsored by DOC NOAA - ERA Production (as listed on aggregator, likely NOAA Office of Education). This Broad Agency Announcement seeks proposals for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, particularly in education.

S&T FY 2024 - 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is sponsored by DOC NOAA ERA Production. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the National Weather Service (NWS), under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), solicits applications for special projects and programs that advance NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals.

FY 2024-2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) is sponsored by NOAA - Department of Commerce. Requests applications for special projects and programs in oceanographic and atmospheric research. Nonprofits may participate in collaborative proposals involving advanced materials or polymer science applied to marine or climate monitoring.

Broad Agency Announcement is a grant from NOAA that funds research, education and outreach, innovative projects, and sponsorships not addressed through NOAA's standard competitive discretionary programs. The announcement covers fiscal years 2024-2026 and welcomes proposals across NOAA's mission areas including fisheries, weather, climate, oceans, and coastal management. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private sector entities. Award amounts vary based on project scope and available funding, with a deadline of September 30, 2026.

Broad Agency Announcement (NOAA Fisheries) is a flexible funding mechanism from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that supports research, education, outreach, innovative projects, and sponsorships not covered by NOAA's competitive discretionary programs. The announcement covers fiscal years 2024 through 2026 and is open to academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private sector entities. Funding availability is contingent on congressional appropriations, and NOAA is not obligated to review applications beyond an initial administrative screening or to make any specific awards. The program is intended to support work that advances NOAA Fisheries' mission but falls outside the scope of NOAA's existing solicited grant programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through September 30, 2026.

FY 2025 NOAA Broad Agency Announcement is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). FY 2025 NOAA Broad Agency Announcement is a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that funds research and development projects in environmental science, ocean and atmospheric science, and related technology across a broad range of NOAA mission areas.

FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This BAA requests applications for special projects and programs aligned with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals. Consulting firms with expertise in NOAA's mission areas (e. g.

FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) is sponsored by Department of Commerce, DOC NOAA - ERA Production. This notice requests applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals. While not exclusively focused on robotics, NOAA's mission areas can involve robotic applications in oceanic and atmospheric research.

FY 2024 - 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service is sponsored by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This Broad Agency Announcement encourages research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA Fisheries' competitive discretionary programs, and are associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals.

FY 2024 - 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This BAA seeks innovative research and outreach projects that enhance marine and coastal ecosystem viability. Projects related to marine biodiversity and microbial ecology could fit within the scope of enhancing ecosystem viability.

NOAA-OAR-CIAO-2026-32786 establishes a new Cooperative Institute for the Northern Gulf of America (CINGA) advancing NOAA mission research with explicit focus on AI/ML for environmental modeling, weather and ocean forecasting, and hazard prediction. Priority research themes include improving forecasting capabilities for weather, ocean, and hazards using AI-enhanced numerical and foundation models, AI-ready data infrastructure and data stewardship, and AI/ML applications for climate-driven environmental change in the Gulf of America region. Individual task orders typically range $250K to $5M across 5+ year cooperative agreement. Strong fit for university consortia with marine and atmospheric science programs and applied AI/ML capabilities.

This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education, 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 Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-OAR-CPO-2024-28363. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: BC,ST.

This BAA is for the National Marine Fisheries Service, also known as NOAA Fisheries. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with the NOAA Fisheries strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education. Applicants may also contact the Agency Contact below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2024-27611. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV,NR,ST.

This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line or Staff Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education, and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-SEC-OED-2024-28060. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ED,ENV,NR,ST.

This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NWS awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NWS's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NWS will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their proposal to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their proposal. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information. If you submit the same proposal to more than Line Office, mention this in your proposal and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NWS-2024-28059. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV,ST.

This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line or Staff Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education, and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-SEC-OED-2024-28060. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ED,ENV,NR,ST.

This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NWS awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NWS's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NWS will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their proposal to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their proposal. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information. If you submit the same proposal to more than Line Office, mention this in your proposal and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NWS-2024-28059. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV,ST.

This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education, and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NESDISPO-STAR-2024-27967. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: CD,ST.

This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education, 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 Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-OAR-CPO-2024-28363. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: BC,ST.

This BAA is for the National Marine Fisheries Service, also known as NOAA Fisheries. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with the NOAA Fisheries strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education. Applicants may also contact the Agency Contact below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2024-27611. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV,NR,ST.

This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. This announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NOAA. Funding for activities described in this notice is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the application. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for any activities described in this notice. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to review an application beyond an initial administrative review, or to award any specific project, or to obligate any available funds.NOAA Ocean Exploration is dedicated to exploring the unknown ocean, unlocking its potential through scientific discovery, technological advancements, and data delivery. By working closely with partners across public, private, and academic sectors, we are filling gaps in our basic understanding of the marine environment. This allows us, collectively, to protect ocean health, sustainably manage our marine resources, accelerate our national economy, better understand our changing environment, and enhance appreciation of the importance of the ocean in our everyday lives. NOAA Ocean Exploration operates an education program to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean, ocean exploration, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and is committed to improving America’s environmental literacy by bringing the excitement of ocean exploration and discovery to a wide variety of diverse audiences. Educators and public and private partnerships are essential to this mission. NOAA Ocean Exploration offers many opportunities for educators to learn about NOAA science and technology associated with exploring the ocean in their classrooms. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, school systems have largely reopened but the landscape of the classroom has changed. While many educators and classrooms have evolved to hybrid learning environments, so too have NOAA Ocean Exploration’s education product and delivery methods. Virtual and online offerings have expanded the education program’s audience, reaching previously untapped educators increasing accessibility and inclusion for increasingly-diverse classrooms. Successful proposals directly support NOAA Ocean Exploration priorities including increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the education program; and developing education resources to complement virtual and hybrid education delivery. In addition, successful proposals typically involve multiple partners; are characterized by an interdisciplinary and innovative exploration approach; frequently leverage other programs and organizations with compatible objectives; produce information that will be valuable to state and federal marine resource managers; give consideration to environmental impacts in the project planning and represent the applicant's ability to acquire all necessary permits; explain the plan for making data and results publicly available to advance scientific knowledge and inform environmental management decisions; and provide a plan for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) activities. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-MB-27779. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV,NR,ST.

José E. Serrano Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP) Undergraduate Scholarship Program is sponsored by NOAA Office of Education. This scholarship program provides financial support to rising juniors at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) who are majoring in STEM fields that directly support NOAA's mission. Scholars conduct research at NOAA facilities during two 10-week, full-time paid summer internships and receive support to present their research at national conferences.

Brennan Ocean Mapping Fund is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey, Integrated Ocean & Coastal Mapping. This fund invites non-Federal entities to partner on jointly-funded ocean and coastal mapping projects. The goal is to leverage non-Federal partner funds to increase the coordinated acquisition, processing, stewardship, and archival of new ocean and coastal mapping data.

Brennan Ocean Mapping Fund is sponsored by NOAA. This opportunity leverages non-Federal partner funds to increase the coordinated acquisition, processing, stewardship, and archival of new ocean and coastal mapping data in U.S. waters. Services include imagery and lidar data acquisition, photogrammetric mapping, and orthophotography. The goal is to partner on ocean and coastal mapping, relying on NOAA's authority to receive and expend funds for cooperative surveying and mapping.

Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is sponsored by NOAA Marine Debris Program (administered by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation). This funding opportunity supports projects that assess and remove marine debris in communities in Florida, Georgia, Guam, North Carolina, and South Carolina impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, Milton, and Typhoon Mawar. Priority is given to projects demonstrating clear marine debris removal and disposal outcomes and coordination with relevant state or territorial marine debris agencies.

Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) with funding from NOAA Marine Debris Program. This special funding opportunity supports projects that will assess and remove marine debris in communities in Florida, Georgia, Guam, North Carolina, and South Carolina impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, Milton, and Typhoon Mawar.

Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (administered with funding from NOAA Marine Debris Program). This special funding opportunity seeks proposals to assess and remove marine debris in communities in Florida, Georgia, Guam, North Carolina, and South Carolina impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, Milton, and Typhoon Mawar. Priority will be given to projects demonstrating clear marine debris removal and disposal outcomes and coordination with relevant state or territorial marine debris agencies.

Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is sponsored by NOAA Marine Debris Program. This special funding opportunity, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, supports projects to assess and remove marine debris in communities in Florida, Georgia, Guam, North Carolina, and South Carolina impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, Milton, and Typho…

Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program (administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation). This special funding opportunity supports projects that assess and remove marine debris in communities in Florida, Georgia, Guam, North Carolina, and South Carolina impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, Milton, and Typhoon Mawar.

Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is sponsored by NOAA Marine Debris Program (administered by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - NFWF). This funding opportunity supports projects that will assess and remove marine debris in communities in Florida, Georgia, Guam, North Carolina, and South Carolina impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, Milton, and Typhoon Mawar.

Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) with funding from the NOAA Marine Debris Program. This special funding opportunity supports projects to assess and remove marine debris in communities in Florida, Georgia, Guam, North Carolina, and South Carolina impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, Milton, and Typhoon Mawar. Priority will be given to projects demonstrating clear marine debris removal and disposal outcomes and coordination with relevant state or territorial marine debris agencies.

Earth System Science and Services Partnership (ESSSP) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Program Office (CPO). The Earth System Science and Services Partnership (ESSSP) provides cooperative agreement funding to academic and non-profit research institutions for collaborative research and activities aligned with NOAA's mission to understand and predict changes in Earth's systems.

State Agency and Water Management District Grant Program (FCMP) is sponsored by Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP), NOAA. The FCMP provides federal NOAA funds for state agencies and water management districts for projects related to coastal resource protection. Projects must contribute to the protection, management, and enhancement of Florida's coastal resources.

The principal objective of the Damage Assessment, Remediation and Restoration Program (DARRP) Restoration Implementation Grants is for NOAA to collaborate with non-federal partners to implement marine and coastal habitat restoration and conservation in order to accomplish common goals related to oil spills, hazardous substance releases, and other natural resource damages. Successful applicants will support and implement restoration activities authorized under the Oil Pollution Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, Clean Water Act, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, and other federal agencies' authorities related to oil spills, hazardous substance releases, and natural resource damages, such as the RESTORE Act. Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be for those capable of implementing restoration and conservation activities across a wide geographic scale. NOAA NOFO Page 2 of 26 Restoration activities may include actions that rebuild productive and sustainable fisheries; contribute to the recovery and conservation of threatened and endangered species; and improve economic vitality, including local employment. Recipients will be implementing activities identified in consent decrees or natural resource damage assessment and restoration plans, and may be developing or soliciting projects to meet restoration goals. This may include recipients reviewing restoration plans and: collaborating with the trustee to select activities to be contracted or sub-awarded by the recipient; collaborating with the trustee to select projects for which the recipient has direct implementation responsibility; competition management to sub- award projects; and implementing pre- and post-restoration project evaluation and monitoring. Projects may also include restoration planning and technique development activities that further the mutual interests of DARRP and of funding recipient partners, such as environmental compliance analyses or restoration planning for potential, future incidents. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2026-33781. Assistance Listing: 11.463. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV,NR. Award Amount: $2.5M – $100M per award.

The objective of the program is to provide a basis for advancing science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna. Such advancement will depend upon improvements in understanding of the fisheries, total abundance, and biology of bluefin tuna, especially regarding the effects of mixing and movement between the eastern and western Atlantic populations. Contracting Parties to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), of which the US is one, and other partners have embarked upon a multi-year research program on bluefin tuna as a step toward improving ICCAT's science-based management of Bluefin fisheries. Research sponsored under this funding opportunity represents a contribution to this partnership. Proposals that demonstrate collaborations with the ICCAT Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research Program and other ICCAT partners are strongly encouraged. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-SE-2027-33642. Assistance Listing: 11.058. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV,ST. Award Amount: $25K – $300K per award.

This grant program provides competitive grants to non-Federal researchers working to benefit U.S. fishermen and fisheries, including aquaculture, through the development of improved fishing practices and innovative gear technologies. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA), 16 U.S.C. 1865, requires that NOAA’s conservation and management measures minimize bycatch to the extent practicable and established the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) to support the development of technological devices and other conservation engineering changes to minimize bycatch and reduce post-release mortality of non-target species in our nation’s fisheries. Bycatch reduction is a priority for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), as outlined in the NMFS National Bycatch Reduction Strategy (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/bycatch/national-bycatchreduction-strategy). Fisheries bycatch can contribute to overfishing, population declines for threatened and endangered species, and can result in commercial fishery closures. This Program seeks to support the development and testing of fishing gears and approaches that can be applied in commercial and recreational fisheries to reduce bycatch and post-release mortality and address the MSA requirements to minimize bycatch and habitat impacts. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398. Assistance Listing: 11.452. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: NR,ST. Award Amount: $50K – $400K per award.

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This scholarship program provides academic assistance and a paid internship opportunity at NOAA facilities for undergraduates. It aims to increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education; foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere; and recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA.

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This program supports marine education, workforce development, and training in Alaska to strengthen the sustainability and competitiveness of Alaska's marine and seafood economy.

Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Supports marine education, workforce development, and training in Alaska to strengthen the sustainability and competitiveness of Alaska’s marine and seafood economy, focusing on marine science, aquaculture, and maritime operations.

This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and maritime operations; enhancing seafood safety and management through training in seafood best practices, marketing, and fishery management; technological innovation in fishing practices; outreach and education for consumers on quality and sustainability of wild caught fish or products farmed through aquaculture/mariculture; enhanced regionally-specific management of fishery resources based on local knowledge; and strengthening the seafood supply chain through partnerships with industry, researchers, and community organizations to build relationships that increase the sustainability and competitiveness of the marine community in Alaska. Proposed projects must be conducted in Alaska. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268. Assistance Listing: 11.455. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: AG,BC,ED,ENV,FN,NR,ST. Award Amount: $15K – $75K per award.

NOAA Gulf of America Watershed Education and Training (Gulf B-WET) Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Gulf B-WET program promotes locally relevant, experiential learning via Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences for students and teachers. While focused on education and training, it's an open, ongoing program from a federal agency.

The FY25 NOAA Marine Debris Removal grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a program from NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration that funds large-scale marine debris removal projects with long-lasting, transformational benefits to coastal and marine environments, communities, and local economies. Total program funding was $47 million for FY25, with individual awards ranging from $1 million to $10 million and a typical request of $2 to $6 million. Projects requesting over $6 million are expected to include subaward competitions for localized removals. Eligible applicants include state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, federally recognized tribes, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. Applications must be within U.S. coastal areas or territories and must primarily address large-scale debris, not microplastics or inland areas.

Harmful Algal Bloom Innovation Challenge: Toxin Detection in Seafood is a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science that funds innovative approaches to detecting harmful algal bloom toxins in seafood. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal government entities, U.S. Territories, U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands institutions, and for-profit organizations. Principal investigators must be employees of an eligible entity, and foreign researchers must apply as subawards through a qualifying U.S. institution. Federal applicants are eligible with proper legal authority. The program supports coastal ocean research and seafood safety innovation administered through the NOAA Coastal Ocean Program.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (AI as a Focus Area) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA's SBIR Program funds small businesses developing innovative products with strong commercial potential that align with NOAA's mission areas. High priority is given to proposals integrating NOAA Science & Technology Focus Areas like Uncrewed Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Data and Cloud Computing.

NOAA Research to Operations (R2O) Initiative is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This initiative solicits proposals for projects involving applied science, modeling, and/or data assimilation that support the development of effective assimilation for environmental observations at global and regional scales, and hurricane and other high-impact weather forecast…

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program from multiple agencies including NOAA and EPA is a competitive federal program that funds research and development by small businesses to advance scientific and technological innovation in areas such as environmental protection, circular economy solutions, PFAS destruction, and clean technology. EPA-supported SBIR companies develop solutions that improve environmental outcomes while building commercial viability. For NOAA Phase II, awards can reach up to $650,000 over two years. Eligible applicants are U.S. small businesses engaged in scientific R&D; specific eligibility requirements vary by agency and phase.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., EPA, NOAA, DOD, DOE, NSF, USDA). The STTR program is similar to SBIR, offering non-dilutive funding to small businesses for R&D. A key distinction is that STTR requires the small business to formally collaborate with a non-profit research institution.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., USDA, DOE, DOD, NSF, EPA, NOAA). Similar to the SBIR program, the STTR program focuses on funding research and development with the added requirement of a formal collaboration between the small business and a research institution. It supports businesses aiming to commercialize significant innovations.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., Department of Education, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, NOAA). The SBIR and STTR programs provide competitively awarded grants to small businesses for scientific excellence and technological innovation with commercial potential.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by NOAA (and other federal agencies including USDA-NIFA, NIST, and NSF). The SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in research in scientific and engineering areas (including aquaculture) that has the potential for commercialization. It's a competitive awards-based program enabling small businesses to explore technological potential and profit from commercialization.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / Multiple Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NOAA, DOE, EPA, NSF). The SBIR program provides non-dilutive funding for U.S. small businesses to engage in federal research and development (R&D) with strong commercial potential. Eleven federal agencies participate, including NIH, NOAA, DOE, EPA, and NSF. The program aims to stimulate technological innovation, meet federal R&D needs, and increase private-sector commercialization of innovations. Women-owned small businesses are encouraged to participate.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, NOAA, DOE, DOD, NASA, USDA, EPA, DOI, ED, DOT, DHS). Similar to SBIR, the STTR program focuses on funding research and development (R&D) but requires the small business to formally collaborate with a research institution.

Climate Program Grants/Federal Funding Opportunities (managed by the Climate Program Office) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA's Climate Program Office manages competitive research programs that fund high-priority climate science, assessments, decision support research, outreach, education, and capacity building activities. While not exclusively focused on Africa, NOAA does offer financial assistance for diverse environmental research and project implementation related to climate adaptation and environmental stewardship, and some programs may have international components or relevance to African climate challenges.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., SBA, NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, NASA, NIST, NOAA, USDA, EDA, EPA, HUD, DARPA, IMLS, NEA, NEH). The SBIR program is a highly competitive program that encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. It funds research and development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., DoD, NOAA, USDA, NSF, NIH, DOE, EPA, NASA). These highly competitive federal grant programs fund small businesses in technology and scientific research and development (R&D) that show strong potential for commercialization. The programs encourage scientific research that helps meet federal R&D objectives.

The NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a competitive funding program for U.S. small businesses developing innovative, commercially viable AI and data science solutions relevant to NOAA's mission, including extreme weather events, coastal resilience, the changing ocean, and climate change mitigation. AI-enabled topics include machine learning for weather and climate prediction, environmental observation, and decision support. Phase I awards fund feasibility studies (approximately $175,000) and Phase II awards (up to approximately $650,000) support prototype development and commercialization. Solicitations are released annually through NOAA's Technology Partnerships Office.

Climate Resilience Accelerators is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. This program funds accelerator entities to support businesses navigating commercialization pathways for coastal and ocean-based resilience solutions. The accelerators provide training, resources, mentorship, and funding to bring ocean-based climate resilience solutions to market, leveraging and advancing startups and technologies that have already received federal investments. The program also aims to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within ocean-based climate resilience business innovation ecosystems.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., SBA, NIH, DoD, DOE, NSF, EPA, NOAA). The SBIR program is a highly competitive, merit-based program that encourages U. S. small businesses to engage in federal research and development (R&D) with the goal of commercialization. It stimulates high-tech innovation and helps meet federal R&D objectives.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (multiple agencies) is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The SBIR/STTR programs, known as America's Seed Fund, are a significant source of early-stage capital for technology commercialization.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, USDA, NOAA, EPA). The SBIR program is a highly competitive program that encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. It funds research and development (R&D) across various scientific and technological areas.

FY 2025 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Program - Supporting Hawaii's Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans is sponsored by NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program. Technical support for developing Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans across Hawaiian Islands. Could support monitoring and scientific research to inform management, though primary focus is fisheries rather than drone technology.

NOAA Weather Program Office Annual Research Grants for AI-Enhanced Weather and Climate Prediction is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Program Office (WPO). This opportunity supports research to improve weather forecasts, save lives, and reduce property damage by applying artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to environmental monitoring and prediction.

John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program. This fellowship provides a unique one-year experience in the legislative or executive branch of the federal government in Washington, D. C. , for graduate students interested in marine and coastal issues.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, NASA, EPA, USDA, NIST, NOAA, SBA). The SBIR program encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and profit from its commercialization. It funds the critical startup and development stages of technology with commercial and societal potential. While primarily for small businesses, some aspects may be relevant for non-profits engaged in technology development and social innovation through deep technologies. NSF, for example, offers up to $2 million for U.S.-based startups and small businesses developing deep technologies.

Cooperative Institute for Satellite Climate Studies (rescinded and replaced with revised notice of funding availability for a Cooperative Institute) is sponsored by National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS), NOAA. NESDIS invites applications for a Cooperative Institute (CI) that will focus on (1) climate and satellite research and applications, (2) climate and satellite observations and monitoring, and (3) climate research and modeling.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, USDA, ED, HHS, NOAA, NIST, EPA, DOT, DHS, NASA). These programs, collectively known as America's Seed Fund, provide non-dilutive funding to small businesses for research and development with the potential for commercialization. They aim to stimulate technological innovation, meet federal R&D needs, and increase private-sector commercialization of innovations. The programs fund high-risk technologies across various sectors, including those relevant to digital innovation and technology. The SBIR program encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential, while the STTR program requires formal collaboration with a nonprofit research institution. The programs are reauthorized through September 30, 2031.

REPI Program Coastal Resilience Fund Contribution is sponsored by Department of Defense, Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program (in partnership with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA). The REPI Program contributes funding to the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) for projects that preserve natural environments in support of military mission capabilities.

FY2023 Ocean-Based Climate Resilience is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / Department of Commerce. This funding opportunity seeks to fund accelerator entities that will support businesses navigating commercialization pathways for ocean-based climate resilience solutions related to NOAA's mission. The accelerators will support entrepreneurs and startups with training, resources, mentorship, and funding to bring ocean-based climate resilience solutions to market.

National Coastal Resilience Fund is sponsored by NOAA. The National Coastal Resilience Fund invests in projects that restore or expand natural features, such as coastal marshes and wetlands, dune and beach systems, oyster and coral reefs, mangroves, coastal forests, coastal rivers, and barrier islands. While not exclusively focused on agriculture, projects that integrate sustainable agricultural practices within coastal resilience efforts could be relevant.

The NOAA Delaware Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program is a competitive grant from NOAA that supports Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for K–12 students in the Delaware Bay watershed, covering areas in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The program encourages capacity building and partnership development for environmental education programs throughout the region. Priority activities include outdoor classroom experiences, MWEE curriculum delivery, educator professional development, and environmental stewardship programming. Eligible applicants include K–12 public and independent schools, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and state or local government agencies. For-profit organizations and foreign entities are not eligible. Award amounts vary.

Advancing Readiness in Climate (ARC) Program (Past) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). While the specific program name 'Advancing Readiness in Climate (ARC) Program' wasn't explicitly found as a currently open federal grant, NOAA does fund projects related to climate adaptation and resilience, often involving decision frameworks.

NOAA AI and Data Science Research Grants (SBIR Program) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SBIR. This competitive grant program funds U. S. small businesses developing innovative, commercially viable AI and data science solutions relevant to NOAA's mission. Projects should support one of NOAA's science and technology priorities, including artificial intelligence.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., Department of Energy, NOAA, Department of Defense). The SBIR program, also known as America's Seed Fund, encourages U. S. small businesses to engage in federal research and development (R&D) with the goal of developing innovative and commercially-viable products or services.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIST, DOE, DOT, NIH, DOD, NASA, NSF, USDA, DOI, EPA, NOAA). The SBIR program funds research and development (R&D) by small businesses with potential for commercialization. If a business is involved in innovative R&D related to new technologies, materials, or processes, they could be eligible.

Climate Program Grants/Federal Funding Opportunities (managed by Climate Program Office) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Climate Program Office manages competitive research programs that fund high-priority climate science, assessments, decision support research, outreach, education, and capacity building activities. These activities are designed to advance understanding of Earth's climate system and foster the application of this knowledge for effective decisions.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIST, NIH, DOE, DOD, NSF, DARPA, NASA, USDA, EPA, NOAA, DOI). The SBIR program helps small businesses develop innovative technologies that have strong commercial potential. E-commerce companies building proprietary software, automation systems, AI-powered platforms, logistics solutions, or customer experience tools may qualify. The program encourages scientific research that helps meet federal research and development objectives. If successful, these projects have high potential for commercialization.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NASA, NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, EDA, EPA, NOAA, USDA, DOI, DOJ, ACF, OJJDP, HHS, HRSA, CDC, SAMHSA, FDA, AHRQ, ONR, AFRL, DTRA, IARPA, ED, DOL). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

NOAA Weather Program Office Annual Research Grants for AI-Enhanced Weather and Climate Prediction is sponsored by NOAA. The NOAA Weather Program Office issues annual Notices of Funding Opportunity supporting competitive research across six competition areas: Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences for human dimensions of weather services, Testbeds for regional weather prediction and transition in…

NOAA Sea Grant Marine Debris Challenge Competition (Various Projects) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant. NOAA Sea Grant has awarded multiple grants under its Marine Debris Challenge to enhance technologies and methods for preventing and removing marine debris, including microplastics. Several projects specifically focus on developing filtration devices and integrated sensing and filtration systems for microplastic removal from various water bodies.