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Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026

ID: NOAA-NOS-OCS-2025-30563 • Type: Posted
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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.

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.

Background
The Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026 grant opportunity is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its Office of Coast Survey (OCS). This initiative aims to establish a cooperative agreement with an institution of higher education to enhance hydrographic services and coastal mapping as authorized by the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act. The goal is to advance the purposes of these acts by addressing specific program priorities.

Grant Details
The selected proposal will focus on several key program priorities:

1) Expand Hydrographic Data Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability, including advancements in sensor technology integration, automated data processing software, and cloud-based data processing.

2) Advance Cartographic Data Application through automated workflows for geospatial data and engagement with the maritime community for improved visualization.

3) Advance Coastal and Marine Modeling and Forecasting by developing real-time hydrodynamic models and methodologies for quantifying seafloor changeability.

4) Undergraduate and Graduate Education and Professional Training to develop curricula in hydrographic science.

The proposal must also include a robust data management plan, demonstrate suitable facilities for NOAA employees, and ensure co-location of NOAA staff.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education in the United States. Applicants must complete registrations with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons prior to submission. No cost sharing is required or desired under this program.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this cooperative agreement will span five years, starting no earlier than October 1, 2026, and ending no later than September 30, 2031.

Grant Value
The total anticipated funding for this award is approximately $8,500,000.00, with about $1,600,000.00 available in FY 2026 and each subsequent year over the five-year period.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location(s) for performing the grant activities have not been explicitly stated in the provided document.
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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)
11.400 - Geodetic Surveys and Services (Geodesy and Applications of the National Geodetic Reference System)
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 3/12/26 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration posted grant opportunity NOAA-NOS-OCS-2025-30563 for Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026 with funding of $8.5 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 11.400 Geodetic Surveys and Services (Geodesy and Applications of the National Geodetic Reference System). It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $1 and $1.6 million.

Timing

Posted Date
March 12, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 11, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
March 12, 2026, 9:52 p.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
June 10, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
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.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,600,000
Floor
$1
Estimated Program Funding
$8,500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Frederick L Isaac Grantor
Contact Email
teresa.fleisher@noaa.gov   Profile
Email Description
Work
Contact Phone
30-628-1330

Documents

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