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. The FY25 Phase I solicitation is closed.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

NIHHIS Heat Tabletop Design Challenge is sponsored by National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS), NOAA's Climate Program Office, and NOAA's Office of Atmospheric Research (OAR). This challenge invites community leaders to develop Situational Manuals for tabletop exercises to build resilience to extreme heat and its compounding and/or cascading impacts.

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.

The National Sea Grant College Program was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1966 (amended in 2020, Public Law 116-221) to support leveraged federal and state partnerships that harness the intellectual capacity of the nation’s universities and research institutions to solve problems and generate opportunities in coastal communities. This notice announces that applications may be submitted for the 2027 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship Program). Pending the availability of federal funding, the National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant) anticipates funding not less than 35 applications. Application packages will each propose a total of $97,200 in funding. A detailed breakdown of this funding is described in Sections II.A and III.F of this announcement. Student applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Sea Grant program in their state/territory at least one to two months before the state application deadline to receive application support and provide notification of intent to apply. Following student application submission, the student should allow sufficient time to schedule an interview with the eligible Sea Grant program at the program’s request. Applicant organizations must complete and maintain three registrations to be eligible to apply for or receive an award. These registrations include SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons. All registrations must be completed before submitting the application. The complete registration process for all three systems can take 4 to 6 weeks, so applicants should begin this activity as soon as possible. If an eligible applicant does not have access to the internet, please contact the Agency Contacts listed in Section VII for submission instructions. NOAA has created a guide to aid applicants in formatting application packages to eRA, linked here. Prior to registering with eRA Commons, applicant organizations must first obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, if needed (refer to Section IV. Applications and Submission Information, Section C). Organizations can register with eRA Commons in tandem with completing their full SAM and Grants.gov registrations; however, all registrations must be in place by the time of application submission. eRA Commons requires organizations to identify at least one Signing Official (SO) and at least one Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) account to submit an application. This document sets out requirements for submitting to NOAA-OAR-SG-2027-32433 Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-OAR-SG-2027-32433. Assistance Listing: 11.417. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: NR,ST. Award Amount: $1 – $97K per award.

Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants is sponsored by DOC-NOAA (Great Lakes Restoration Initiative). This program provides financial and technical assistance for projects that improve the ability of fish or other aquatic species to migrate by reconnecting habitat that has been fragmented by a barrier such as a dam or culvert.

2026 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest is sponsored by NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. This photo contest encourages photographers to capture the beauty of the national marine sanctuaries. Photographers must be 13 or older and photographs must be taken in one of NOAA's 18 US national marine sanctuaries.

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.

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.

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 Department of Commerce, NOAA - ERA Production. This announcement requests applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, and provides information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance.

FY 2024 - 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service is sponsored by DOC NOAA - ERA Production. This Broad Agency Announcement from the National Marine Fisheries Service (part of NOAA) seeks proposals for research and development in areas related to environment, natural resources, and science and technology.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) with funding from the NOAA Marine Debris Program. NFWF is seeking proposals for grants to support 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.

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.

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 Marine Debris Program: Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is sponsored by NOAA Marine Debris Program & National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. NOAA Marine Debris Program: Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund is a grant partnership between the NOAA Marine Debris Program and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) that funds projects to assess, remove, and dispose of marine debris caused by severe storm…

Coastal Zone Management Program (CFDA 11.419) is a grant program from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds coastal habitat restoration, ecosystem conservation, and habitat restoration planning for state and territorial coastal management agencies. The program draws on $207 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds over five years, supplemented by $44 million from the Inflation Reduction Act. Competitive projects are expected to range from approximately $200,000 up to $6 million per project. Non-competitive capacity funds of up to $300,000 per year are available to each coastal zone management program. Eligible applicants are state and territorial coastal management agencies.

José E. Serrano Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI) Scholarship is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This scholarship is for qualified outstanding U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals attending minority-serving institutions (MSIs) and majoring in STEM fields that directly support NOAA's mission. Computer science and mathematics majors could be relevant depending on their focus within NOAA's mission areas. Recipients must be full-time 2nd-year students in a 4-year program, 3rd-year students in a 5-year program, or transferring from a 2-year to a 4-year institution.

National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / University of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute. This program supports collaborative research initiatives addressing critical environmental challenges in U. S. coastal communities. It focuses on climate change impacts, empowering historically excluded communities, and supporting the blue economy.

NOAA Funding Opportunity to Advance Harmful Algal Bloom Toxin Detection for Seafood Safety is sponsored by NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS). This funding opportunity seeks to drive the development and advancement of efficient and effective point-of-use Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) toxin detection technologies. Improved toxin detection will support seafood safety, food security, and the economic success of U.S. seafood industries.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NSF, DOE, EPA, DOD, USDA, NIH, DOC/NOAA). The STTR program is similar to SBIR but requires formal collaboration between a small business and a non-profit U. S. research institution. It aims to transfer technology developed in research institutions to the marketplace through small businesses.

Electronic Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). This program supports data modernization and electronic data collection in U. S. fisheries, including advancements in artificial intelligence and other technologies to modernize how vital fisheries data are collected, shared, and analyzed.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., USDA, DOE, DOD, NSF, EPA, NOAA). The SBIR program is a highly competitive, merit-based grant program that encourages U. S. small businesses to engage in federal Research/Research and Development (R/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., NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, NASA, EPA, NOAA, USDA). The SBIR program, also known as America's Seed Fund, provides non-dilutive funding to small businesses for research and development (R&D) with strong commercial potential. Many participating agencies encourage participation by socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, including minority-owned businesses. Several agencies specifically mention manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, and related technologies as focus areas. This program supports the critical startup and development stages and encourages the commercialization of technology, products, or services.

FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support is sponsored by NOAA Sea Grant. This program supports research projects and programs aimed at strengthening U.S. coastal, marine, and Great Lakes aquaculture through support for developing new aquaculture businesses, as well as enhancing the output, efficiency, and profitability of existing businesses. Strong applications will integrate research and extension, encompassing broad, non-proprietary research addressing topics and issues relevant to the support of new and existing aquaculture businesses.

Climate Program Office (CPO), Adaptation Sciences Program FY2024 - Competition 1: Evidence-building, Evaluation, and Learning Approaches to Support Adaptation to a Changing Climate is sponsored by NOAA Climate Program Office. The Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) program supports interdisciplinary research and engagement to advance knowledge, methods, and frameworks for widespread, connected, and transformative adaptive pathways and resilience strategies. This competition focuses on evidence-building, evaluation, and learning approaches to support adaptation to a changing climate.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) 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 STTR program expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development arena. It requires a formal collaboration between a small business and a research institution to develop innovative technologies.

Climate Program Office (CPO), Adaptation Sciences Program FY2024 - Competition 2: Developing a Social Science Research Agenda in Support of Adaptation and Resilience is sponsored by NOAA Climate Program Office. This competition within the Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) program seeks proposals to generate a social science research agenda that reflects existing knowledge and identifies gaps to support adaptation and resilience efforts. This can be achieved through review, analysis, and assessment of scientific literature, climate adaptation plans, local knowledge, and engagement processes.

FY 2025 Sea Grant Programs Only - Workshops and Professional Meetings is sponsored by NOAA National Sea Grant Office. FY 2025 Sea Grant Programs Only - Workshops and Professional Meetings is a funding opportunity from the NOAA National Sea Grant Office that funds Sea Grant programs to organize workshops and professional meetings that advance coastal and ocean-related research, education, and ou…

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various federal agencies (e.g., USDA, DOE, NIH, NSF, DOT, EPA, DOC/NOAA and NIST). These programs provide competitive, non-dilutive funding to small businesses for research and development (R&D) with commercialization potential. An IoT company focused on tourism could find opportunities under various agencies, depending on the specific application (e.

Coral Emergency Response Fund is a grant from NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program via the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that funds emergency response and stewardship efforts to protect and restore U.S. coral reef ecosystems. The program addresses coral disease and disturbance response, land-based sources of pollution, and changing ocean conditions. Eligible applicants include U.S. state and territory government resource management agencies, freely associated state agencies, regional fishery management councils, nongovernmental organizations, and institutions of higher education. Opportunities are administered through NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program and the NFWF Coral Reef Stewardship Fund.

FY25 NOAA Marine Debris Removal under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is sponsored by NOAA Office of Response and Restoration, Marine Debris Program. This funding opportunity supports impactful, large marine debris removal projects that will improve the resilience of the coastal and marine environment and provide long-lasting, transformational benefits to marine and coastal NOAA Trust Resources, coastal communities, and/or lo…

Ocean Technology Transition Project (OTT) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®). The primary objective of this project is to reduce the Research to Operations/Commercialization transition period for ocean observing, product development, and data management technologies for the ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes. This includes sensors, information technology (data management, data visualization), platform enhancement, and technology modernization efforts.

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.

Coastal Partnership Initiative (CPI) Grant Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) / NOAA. This program provides competitive funding to support Florida's coastal counties and municipalities in effectively managing coastal resources. Focus areas include climate resilience, resource stewardship, public access, and waterfront revitalization. The program aims to enhance community preparedness against natural hazards, promote environmental awareness, and improve coastal infrastructure.

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 initiatives, Observations for research infrastructure and data collection, Subseasonal to Seasonal forecasting for extended-range prediction, Air Quality Research and Forecasting for prediction and modeling systems, and specialized programs like VORTEX-USA for severe weather research. AI and machine learning applications are increasingly central across all areas particularly for numerical weather prediction, data assimilation, forecast postprocessing, and climate model emulation. FY25 competitions closed December 2024. FY26 competitions typically announced in summer with proposals due in late fall.

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 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.

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 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) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOD, DOE, NASA, USDA, EPA, DOT, ED, NOAA, DHS, SBA). The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and development (R&D) with the potential for commercialization.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Multiple federal agencies including Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Education (ED), Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Justice (DOJ), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development Administration (EDA). Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Multiple federal agencies including Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administratio…

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.

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.

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.

NOAA Marine Debris Removal (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant Opportunity) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program. This grant opportunity, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, supports projects that remove marine debris to benefit marine and Great Lakes habitats and communities. This can include the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels.

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.

NERRS Science Collaborative is sponsored by NOAA Office for Coastal Management & University of Michigan. This competitive grant program funds research undertaken at the nation's research reserves. Projects contribute to making the coast more resilient to natural and man-made changes, with a unique aspect of community involvement in designing and carrying out projects.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is a competitive grant program administered by multiple federal agencies, including the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), that funds early-stage innovation and technology development by U.S. small businesses. The program operates in phases: Phase I awards typically range from ,000 to ,000 to demonstrate technical merit, while Phase II awards of ,000 to .8 million support full R&D development and commercialization. Eligible applicants are U.S.-owned, for-profit small businesses with 500 or fewer employees. At NIFA, funded topics include agricultural research, food systems, and natural resource innovation. Awards are non-dilutive, meaning the government takes no equity in the funded company.

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 Sea Grant marine debris prevention and removal funding (various projects) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant. This funding supports innovative marine debris prevention and removal projects, including those targeting microplastics that enter the water supply from textiles. Projects involve research, development of prevention technologies (like laundry filters), and community-engaged solutions.

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.

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.

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) Program is sponsored by Multiple Federal Agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOD, DOE, NASA, USDA, EPA, DHS, DOT, ED, HHS, NOAA, SBA). A highly competitive program that encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. It funds early-stage research and development (R&D) of innovative technologies with commercial potential. The program aims to stimulate high-tech innovation and meet federal R&D needs.

National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The National Coastal Resilience Fund supports projects that reduce risks for coastal communities from the impacts of storms, floods, and other natural coastal hazards and improve habitats for fish and wildlife.

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.

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.

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.

NOAA's Weather Program Office (WPO) Observations Grant Competition is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NONOAA) - Weather Program Office (WPO). This funding opportunity supports new weather, water, and Earth system observing and forecasting applications, including improved analysis techniques, better statistical or dynamic forecast models and techniques, and development of calibrated, probabilistic forecasts.