[DOC NOAA - ERA Production](https://www.noaa.gov/)

August 21, 2025 (Final application deadline)

Up to $4,000,000 total; typical award period is 1 year; approximately 11 awards expected.

Supports tsunami preparedness, mitigation, mapping, modeling, and warning coordination activities aligned with the NTHMP Strategic Plan.

--- ## Description This program provides funding for activities that improve tsunami preparedness, resilience, warning coordination, and mitigation. It is administered by NOAA's National Weather Service and is designed to support projects that advance the goals of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP) Strategic Plan for 2024–2029. Eligible activities include outreach and education programs, development of tsunami plans, support for the TsunamiReady® Program, and other efforts that enhance community readiness and resilience to tsunami hazards. Funding is available only to agencies and organizations with membership on the NTHMP Coordinating Committee, as well as to certain local governments and Indian tribes. --- ## Due Dates - Final application deadline: August 21, 2025 *Note: The pre-application deadline referenced in some documents is superseded by the final deadline listed on Grants.gov. All proposals must be submitted by August 21, 2025.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum total funding available: $4,000,000 for FY25 - Typical award period: 1 year (September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026) - Expected number of awards: approximately 11 - No cost-sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants include:** - States, territories, and state universities with representatives on the NTHMP Coordinating Committee - Tribes with land within a tsunami inundation zone (as recognized by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs) - Eligible recipients may provide sub-awards to local governments and quasi-government agencies (such as port or harbor authorities) - **Ineligible applicants:** Entities not represented on the NTHMP Coordinating Committee or not meeting the criteria above --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360235). - Required application components include: - Project narrative - Budget explanation and workbooks (for prime and subawards) - Data management agreement - Self-evaluation checklist - Endorsement form - CVs/resumes - NEPA statement - All applicants must have active registrations in SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons prior to submission. - A Data Management Plan (up to 2 pages) describing how environmental data will be shared is required. - Proposals are reviewed by a panel and selected based on technical merit, relevance, applicant qualifications, cost, and alignment with NTHMP priorities. --- ## Additional Information - The program does not require cost sharing or matching. - Awards are subject to the availability of federal funds and the quality and relevance of proposals. - Pre-award costs up to 90 days before the period of performance start date are allowable at the applicant’s own risk. - All funded projects must comply with federal data sharing, scientific integrity, and anti-discrimination requirements. - For more on allowable activities and strategic priorities, see the [NTHMP Allowable Activities List](https://www.weather.gov/media/nthmp/Allowable.pdf) and the [NTHMP Strategic Plan](https://www.weather.gov/nthmp/). --- ## External Links - [Grant opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360235) - [NTHMP Program Information](https://www.weather.gov/nthmp/) - [NTHMP Grant Resources](https://www.weather.gov/nthmp/GrantResources) - [NTHMP Allowable Activities List (PDF)](https://www.weather.gov/media/nthmp/Allowable.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------| | Sarah Rogowski | NWS Tsunami Program Analyst & NTHMP Administrator | sarah.rogowski@noaa.gov | 801-896-4372 | | Greg Schoor | Branch Chief, Marine, Tropical and Tsunami Services Branch | gregory.m.schoor@noaa.gov | — | | NWS Tsunami Grants Team | General program contact | nws.tsunamigrants@noaa.gov | — |

National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program Grant Cycle 2025

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