[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov)

February 28, 2023 | January 10, 2024 | January 10, 2027 | January 11, 2027

Up to $47,500,000 total program funding per year; typical awards range from $5,000 to $47,500,000, with 25–50 awards expected annually.

Supports procurement, upgrade, enhancement, and operation of oceanographic facilities and equipment for shared use in federally funded research and education.

--- ## Description This program supports the procurement, conversion, upgrade, enhancement, and annual operation of oceanographic platforms and equipment in the ocean, coastal, near-shore waters, and Great Lakes. The awards are managed by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE) within NSF's Directorate for Geosciences. The primary goal is to ensure the availability of appropriate oceanographic facilities and shared-use equipment for federally funded investigators and educators. Funding is directed toward facilities and instrumentation that serve multiple research projects and users, not individual or single-project needs. The solicitation covers three main program tracks: - **Oceanographic Technical Services (Tech Services):** Institutional technical support for research vessels and shore-based, shared-use facilities. - **Oceanographic Instrumentation (OI):** Acquisition or upgrade of shared-use scientific instrumentation. - **Shipboard Scientific Support Equipment (SSSE):** Purchase or overhaul of equipment to enhance research vessel capabilities and safety. --- ## Due Dates - February 28, 2023: Full proposal target date - January 10, 2024: Full proposal target date - January 10, 2027: Full proposal target date (recurring annual deadline) - January 11, 2027: Current closing date for applications --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $47,500,000 per year - **Award Size:** $5,000 (minimum) to $47,500,000 (maximum) - **Expected Number of Awards:** 25–50 annually - **Award Duration:** Varies by track (Tech Services: up to 5 years; OI and SSSE: 1–2 years) - **Cost Sharing:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Organizations:** - U.S.-based two- and four-year accredited institutions of higher education (including community colleges), acting on behalf of their faculty - Non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) directly associated with educational or research activities - **Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses:** Proposals involving international branches of U.S. institutions must justify the benefit of conducting activities abroad and why they cannot be performed at the U.S. campus. - **PI/Co-PI and Organizational Limits:** No restrictions on the number of proposals per organization or individual --- ## Application Process - **Submission Platforms:** Proposals must be submitted via [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov) or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov). - **Required Documents:** Follow the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and program-specific formats/templates. - **Letters of Intent/Preliminary Proposals:** Not required. - **Full Proposal:** Detailed project description, itemized budget, and supplementary documentation per the specific program track (Tech Services, OI, SSSE). - **Review Criteria:** Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts, plus program-specific criteria (e.g., shared-use justification, technical sufficiency, multi-project utilization). --- ## Additional Information - **Program Website:** [NSF Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support Program](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/oceanographic-facilities-equipment-support/nsf23-525/solicitation) - **NSF Proposal Guide:** [NSF PAPPG](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - **Build America, Buy America Act:** All iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the U.S. for projects funded under this program. - **Reporting:** Annual and final project reports required for multi-year awards. --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Solicitation (23-525)](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23525) - [Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/oceanographic-facilities-equipment-support) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=344715) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------------|------------------------------|---------------| | Timothy M. McGovern | tmcgover@nsf.gov | (703) 292-4248| | Laura W. Stolp | lstolp@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8293| | Brian P. Midson | bmidson@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8145| | NSF Info Center | info@nsf.gov | (703) 292-5111| | Grants.gov Support | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov | 1-800-518-4726| ---

Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

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