NA25NOSX469G0016
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Nicholls State University Earmark Project Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing $4,500,000 in federal funding to Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana for a project titled Coastal Research Center.
Specifically, Nicholls State will use these funds to outfit their existing coastal center space and fund the design and construction of the new Coastal Operation for Advanced Science, Technology, and Engineering Research (COASTER) Center.
Funds for the existing Coastal Center will go towards lab equipment, technology, and furnishings for the center, allowing the university to conduct environmental analyses of the surrounding Atchafalaya and Terrebonne Basins.
Funds for the new COASTER Center will be used to complete the comprehensive design and engineering plans for the center, fund the construction of the center, and enable the procurement of lab equipment and furnishings.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing $4,500,000 in federal funding to Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana for a project titled Coastal Research Center.
Specifically, Nicholls State will use these funds to outfit their existing coastal center space and fund the design and construction of the new Coastal Operation for Advanced Science, Technology, and Engineering Research (COASTER) Center.
Funds for the existing Coastal Center will go towards lab equipment, technology, and furnishings for the center, allowing the university to conduct environmental analyses of the surrounding Atchafalaya and Terrebonne Basins.
Funds for the new COASTER Center will be used to complete the comprehensive design and engineering plans for the center, fund the construction of the center, and enable the procurement of lab equipment and furnishings.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE OVERALL PROGRAM ARE TO FACILITATE EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELDS OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE, AND TO PROVIDE A PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, AS SPECIFIED BY CONGRESS.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Thibodaux,
Louisiana
703016701
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
NOAA-NOS-OCM-2024-2800500
Nicholls State University was awarded
NOAA : Enhancing Coastal Research Capabilities Nicholls State University
Project Grant NA25NOSX469G0016
worth $4,500,000
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in April 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Thibodaux Louisiana United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.469 Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 6/4/25
Period of Performance
4/1/25
Start Date
3/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$4.5M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$4.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NA25NOSX469G0016
SAI Number
NA25NOSX469G0016-000
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Funding Office
1333BM INTERAGENCY METEOROLOGICAL COORDINATION OFFICE
Awardee UEI
RNJGSL6JRF56
Awardee CAGE
36YH1
Performance District
LA-03
Senators
Bill Cassidy
John Kennedy
John Kennedy
Modified: 6/4/25