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Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management.

ID: NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934 • Type: Posted
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Description

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)/Coastal Ocean Program (COP)], is soliciting proposals for projects that will support state-of-the-art information and products to advance the use of natural infrastructure for coastal flood protection through one or more of the following focal areas: public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, or improved sediment management. This short-term investment supports research teams that include regional users to ensure practical, efficient, and cost-effective cross-sector implementation that advances long-term flood and storm preparedness capacity that is led by states and localities. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Federal appropriations. If funds are available for this program, one to six projects are expected to be supported for up to four years in duration, with an approximate annual budget for each project up to $500,000, not to exceed $2,000,000 per project. --- Electronic Access: Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov. Sign up to receive any potential amendments to this Announcement via Grants.gov.

Background
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) is soliciting proposals to advance the use of natural infrastructure for coastal flood protection. This initiative aims to support state-of-the-art information and products through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management. The goal is to enhance long-term flood and storm preparedness capacity led by states and localities, ensuring practical and cost-effective implementation.

Grant Details
Proposals are sought for projects that will focus on one or more of the following areas: public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, or improved sediment management. The funding supports research teams that include regional users to ensure effective implementation. The program anticipates funding between one to six projects for up to four years, with an approximate annual budget of up to $500,000 per project, not exceeding $2,000,000 in total project costs.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include research teams that can demonstrate collaboration with regional users and a focus on practical applications in coastal flood protection.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for funded projects is expected to be up to four years.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is contingent upon federal appropriations, with individual project awards potentially reaching up to $2,000,000.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for the performance of the grant activities is implied to be within coastal regions where flood protection measures are needed.
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Overview

Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [DOC]
Category of Funding
Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
11.478 - Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 9/25/26 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration posted grant opportunity NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934 for Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management. with funding of $2.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 11.478 Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $500,000 and $2.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Closing Date
Due in 121 Days
Last Updated
Version
1
Archive Date

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants for Federal financial assistance in this competition are U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profits, state and local governments, tribal government entities, U.S. Territories, U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands institutions, and for-profit organizations. Federal applicants (including NOAA) are eligible provided legal authority exists for the Federal applicant to receive funds from another agency.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$2,000,000
Floor
$500,000
Estimated Program Funding
$2,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Nicola R Bell Grantor
Contact Email
trevor.meckley@noaa.gov   Profile
Email Description
Work email address
Contact Phone
(301) 628-1328

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