FY 2026 - 2028 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Ocean Service
The National Ocean Service seeks proposals for fiscal years 2026–2028, including Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit projects addressing natural and cultural resource challenges.
Funder: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Due Dates: September 30, 2028 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $0–$100 award range listed on Grants.gov; 10 awards expected; no matching requirement
Summary: NOAA’s National Ocean Service supports environmental, natural resource, and research activities, including Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit projects.
Key Information: CESU proposals are restricted to non-federal partner institutions in the specified regional programs.
Description
The National Ocean Service’s FY 2026–2028 Broad Agency Announcement offers grants and cooperative agreements for activities in environment, natural resources, science and technology, and research and development. Administered by NOAA within the U.S. Department of Commerce, the announcement allows a broad range of applicants, with eligibility also dependent on the statutory authority permitting NOAA to fund the proposed activity.
The announcement also solicits Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) proposals. CESU is a federal partnership network connecting agencies with universities, tribes, nonprofits, and other partners to address natural and cultural resource challenges. Each unit is based at a host university, focuses on a particular biogeographic region, and operates as a collaborative of federal and non-federal institutional partners.
