Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026
Description
The purpose of this notice is to solicit proposals for a single cooperative agreement between NOAA and an institution of higher learning as authorized in the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act. Proposals submitted in response to this announcement should advance the purposes of the Acts by addressing the Program Priorities described in this announcement.
A key objective of this opportunity is to advance the nationโs capacity for modern ocean and coastal mapping through the development, integration, and operational transition of innovative technologies and workflows. This program prioritizes the expansion of hydrographic and cartographic data accessibility, interoperability, and usability, while enhancing efficiency across acquisition, processing, and product delivery.
This will be a 5-year, multiyear award. The intent is to make a single 5-year award. Total anticipated funding for this award is approximately $8,500,000.00, with approximately $1,600,000.00 to be released in FY 2026 and each subsequent year of the 5 years.
This document sets out requirements for submitting to NOAA-NOS-OCS-2025-30563
Agency: Brandi L Franklin
Grantor
CFDA: 11.402
Eligible Applicants: 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.commerce.gov/ocio/programs/gems/applicant-and-grantee-training. Additionally, we advise that all carefully read ‘Additional Application Package Forms’ within the ‘Full Proposal Required Elements’ section below.
Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Cost Sharing: No
Contact: Brandi L Franklin
Grantor
Email: Teresa.Fleisher@noaa.gov
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About This Opportunity
This is a grants contract in the environment and climate sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1 โ USD 8.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before May 11, 2026.
Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the environment and climate sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.