Open PD-98-1680 CFDA 47.050 Discretionary

Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination

Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination — is cataloged under number PD-98-1680 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 5, 2009 and last updated on March 4, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. 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 February 15, 2027 — roughly 255 days from today. 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.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

February 15, 2027

Posted

March 5, 2009

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Oceanographic Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination (OTIC) Program supports a broad range of research and technology development activities. Unsolicited proposals are accepted for instrumentation development that has broad applicability to ocean science research projects and that enhance observational, experimental or analytical capabilities of the ocean science research community. Specific announcements for funding opportunities are made for additional projects involving Improvements in Facilities, Communications, and Equipment at Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories (FSML) and the National Ocean Partnership Program.

Eligibility

99

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted March 5, 2009
Close Date February 15, 2027
Archive Date March 17, 2030
Last Updated March 4, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.050. The Oceanographic Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination (OTIC) Program supports a broad range of research and technology development activities. Unsolicited proposals are accepted for instrume...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is February 15, 2027.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
How do I apply?
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