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Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026 Award is sponsored by Department of Commerce (DOC) - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This cooperative agreement supports projects that advance ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing technologies from research into sustained operations, including sensors, data systems, autonomous platforms, and AI-enabled analytics that improve environmental monitoring, foreca…
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Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026 Cooperative Agreement Posted Discretionary Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026 DOC NOAA - ERA Production AI Analysis Solicitation History (3) Grant Opportunity Analysis NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey is seeking proposals for a single cooperative agreement to establish the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026 and advance national ocean and coastal mapping capabilities.
The work centers on developing, integrating, and transitioning innovative technologies and workflows that improve hydrographic and cartographic data accessibility, interoperability, usability, and product delivery.
The award is planned as a five-year, multi-year cooperative agreement for a U.S. institution of higher education, with selection based on administrative and expert review of technical merit, applicant qualifications, project costs, and broader impacts, and the proposal includes strict content requirements and a Buy America Preference for infrastructure components. Proposals are due May 11, 2026, with approximately $8.
5 million in total anticipated funding, and applicants must complete SAM. gov, Grants. gov, and eRA Commons registrations before submission.
Additional Eligibility Information Eligible funding applicants are institutions of higher education in the United States. To be eligible to apply or receive an award, applicant organizations must complete and maintain three registrations; SAM. gov, Grants.
gov, and eRA Commons. For each, the complete registration process can take 4 to 6 weeks, so applicants must begin this activity as soon as possible and well before the proposal due date. For more information on how to meet these registration and application submission requirements without errors, we advise all to carefully review relevant Applicant and Grantee Training modules: https://www.
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NOAA-NOS-OCS-2025-30563. pdf PDF • 148 KB • Mar 26, 2026 NOAA's Office of Coast Survey (OCS) is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement to establish the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026.
This competitive, five-year multi-year award, with an anticipated total funding of approximately $8,500,000, aims to advance ocean and coastal mapping through innovative technologies, expand data accessibility, and enhance cartographic data applications. Eligible applicants are U.S. institutions of higher education, which must complete SAM. gov, Grants.
gov, and eRA Commons registrations by the May 11, 2026 deadline. Proposals must adhere to strict formatting and content requirements, including a detailed project narrative, budget, and a data management plan.
The selection process involves administrative and expert reviews, considering technical merit, applicant qualifications, project costs, and broader impacts, with a strong emphasis on 'Buy America Preference' for infrastructure components.
Related Grant Opportunities View Documents Access 1 attachments posted Original Opportunity Posted Mar 12, 2026 amended Amendment #1 Mar 16, 2026 amended Latest Amendment · Description Updated Mar 20, 2026 deadline Application Deadline May 11, 2026 expiry Archive Date Jun 10, 2026 Est.
Total Program Funding $8,500,000 Agency DOC NOAA - ERA Production ( DOC-DOCNOAAERA ) Funding Category Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Instrument Cooperative Agreement Email Teresa. Fleisher@noaa. gov
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education in the United States; no cost-sharing required. Must be registered with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $8,500,000 total over 5 years (~$1,600,000 annually) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 11, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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