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Eligible: Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes

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$2,000,000 - $5,000,000

Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (RFP)

From National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Office is requesting proposals for 5-year awards supporting coordinated regional efforts that advance the nation's understanding and decision-making of its coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes through integrated observations, data provision and management, modeling, and engagement. The U.S. IOOS is a national and regional partnership working to produce, integrate, and communicate high quality ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes data that meets the safety, economic, and stewardship needs of the nation.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Request For Proposal

    • Title

      Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (RFP)

    • Source

      National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $275,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      11

    • Award Range

      $2,000,000 - $5,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

    Climate
    Environmental Justice
    Land & Water Management
    Resilience

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes

    • Sector

      Climate, Environmental Justice, Land & Water Management, Resilience

    • Activity

      Program Management

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      • Institutions of higher education
      • Non-profit organizations
      • For-profit organizations
      • State governments
      • Local governments
      • Tribal governments

      Eligible Activities

      • Integrated ocean/coastal/Great Lakes observations
      • Data provision and management
      • Modeling and engagement

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Applicants should address how they will integrate each of the following subsystem elements, and how each element contributes to an end-to-end system delivering stakeholder-driven products and services to end users.
      1. Governance and Management
      2. Observing
      3. Data Management and Cyberinfrastructure (DMAC)
      4. Modeling and Analysis
      5. Engagement

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Feb 10, 2026

    • Application Close Date

      Apr 13, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      8:59 PM PST

    • Period of Performance Start

      Sep 1, 2026

    • Period of Performance End

      Aug 31, 2031

    • Publish Date

      Feb 10, 2026

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