Open · PD-98-1670 · CFDA 47.050 · Discretionary

Chemical Oceanography

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$200K-$2M
Award range
Open
Status
20d
Days left
20
Expected awards

The verdict

Chemical Oceanography is an open discretionary opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation, offering $200,000 -- $2,000,000 across 20 expected awards. Applications close in 20 days.

$200K-$2M
award range
Open
20 days left
20
expected awards
47.050
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Chemical Oceanography - is cataloged under number PD-98-1670 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 47.050, posted by U.S. National Science Foundation. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 13, 2015 and last updated on March 5, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $200,000 -- $2,000,000. The agency has projected $26.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $26.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.3 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on August 17, 2026 - roughly 20 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$200,000 -- $2,000,000

Close Date

August 17, 2026

Posted

March 13, 2015

Est. Total Funding

$26,000,000

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Grant

Description

TheChemical OceanographyProgram supports research into the chemistry of the oceans and the role of the oceans in global geochemical cycles. Areas of interest include chemical composition, speciation, and transformation; chemical exchanges between the oceans and other components of the Earth system; internal cycling in oceans, seas, and estuaries; and the use of measured chemical distributions as indicators of physical, biological, and geological processes.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted March 13, 2015
Close Date August 17, 2026
Archive Date September 15, 2027
Last Updated March 5, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Chemical Oceanography", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.050. TheChemical OceanographyProgram supports research into the chemistry of the oceans and the role of the oceans in global geochemical cycles. Areas of interest include chemical composition, speciation, ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 17, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $200,000 -- $2,000,000. Total estimated funding: $26,000,000. Expected number of awards: 20.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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