Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: May 11, 2026 (Full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Single award of up to $8,500,000 total over 5 years; up to $1,600,000 released per year.
Summary: Supports a single U.S. higher education institution to operate a joint ocean and coastal mapping center in partnership with NOAA, advancing hydrographic science, cartography, modeling, and workforce training.
Key Information: Only U.S. institutions of higher education are eligible; extensive federal registrations required before applying.