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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.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S. research institutions, universities, and NOAA-eligible organizations. International collaborators may participate as sub-awardees. Letters of Intent typically required before full proposals. All proposals submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Approximately $12.8 million per year across six research competitions covering observations, testbeds, forecasting, air quality, severe weather, and social sciences. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Coral Reef Conservation Program - Domestic Capacity-Building Partnerships is a federal grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds coral reef conservation activities in U.S. domestic jurisdictions, including restoration, management, and research. Authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program publishes Federal Funding Opportunities annually subject to available funds. The program builds local and regional capacity to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems across U.S. territories and affiliated Pacific island nations. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, Tribes, and local governments in coral reef jurisdictions. Award amounts vary. The 2026 deadline was March 3, 2026.
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program is a grant from U.S. Department of Commerce - NOAA, administered by the Minneapolis Foundation in partnership with the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network. Distributing million over three years through EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, it funds community-based nonprofits and eligible organizations in EPA Region 5 (Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and 37 federally recognized tribal nations). Three funding tiers support assessment and engagement (up to ,000), community education and planning (up to ,000), and project development and implementation (up to ,000). Projects focus on air, soil, and water quality, stormwater and green infrastructure, and environmental job training.
Long Island Sound Partnership (LISP) Research Program is a grant from Connecticut Sea Grant and New York Sea Grant, funded by NOAA, that funds scientific research to improve the understanding and management of Long Island Sound. Initiated in 2000 in cooperation with the EPA Long Island Sound Office, the program awards funding to researchers whose work directly supports decision-making for the Long Island Sound Study. For the 2027-2028 funding period, approximately $5.5 million is expected to be available for one- or two-year projects, with a maximum award of $1,000,000 per project and an annual cap of $500,000 per year. Preliminary proposals for the current cycle were due March 19, 2026. Submissions are accepted through NYSG's E-Seagrant portal. Prospective applicants may contact the research coordinators at Connecticut Sea Grant or New York Sea Grant for guidance.
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