Closed · NOAA-NOS-IOOS-2025-30552 · CFDA 11.012 · Discretionary
FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)
Federal grant opportunity posted by DOC NOAA - ERA Production, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $2M-$5M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- April 13, 2026
- Close date
- 11
- Expected awards
The verdict
FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is a closed discretionary listing from DOC NOAA - ERA Production that offered $2,000,000 -- $5,000,000 across 11 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $2M-$5M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 11
- expected awards
- 11.012
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) - is cataloged under number NOAA-NOS-IOOS-2025-30552 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 11.012, posted by DOC NOAA - ERA Production. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 10, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is $2,000,000 -- $5,000,000. The agency has projected $275.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 11 awards. If the agency funds the expected 11 awards from the $275.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $25.0 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. This opportunity closed on April 13, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. 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
$2,000,000 -- $5,000,000
Close Date
April 13, 2026
Posted
February 10, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$275,000,000
Expected Awards
11
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Ocean Service (NOS) U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Office is requesting proposals for 5-year awards supporting coordinated regional efforts that advance the Nation’s understanding and decision-making of its coastal ocean and Great Lakes through integrated observations, data provision and management, modeling, and engagement. The U.S. IOOS is a national and regional partnership working to produce, integrate, and communicate high quality ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes data that meets the safety, economic, and stewardship needs of the nation. Information regarding this Announcement, including additional background information, is available on the U.S. IOOS website (https://ioos.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities/ra-base-nofo/).Funding is subject to availability and will be adjusted based on annual appropriations. NOAA anticipates making multiple awards for up to approximately $5,000,000 per award per year, for up to five years. Proposals may be for less than $5,000,000 per year and should include direct and indirect costs.Final recommendations for funding under this Announcement are anticipated to be made in June 2026. Proposals funded under this Announcement will have an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026 and anticipated end date of August 31, 2031.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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
Harvey Kincaid, U.S. IOOS
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