FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)

Key Facts

Status: Forecasted

Posted date: February 10, 2026

Archive date: May 13, 2026

Close date: April 13, 2026

Opportunity ID: 361274

Opportunity number: NOAA-NOS-IOOS-2025-30552

Opportunity category: Discretionary

Agency name: DOC NOAA - ERA Production

Agency code: DOC-DOCNOAAERA

Award floor: $2,000,000

Award ceiling: $5,000,000

Cost sharing required: No

Funding Instrument Types
  • Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity
  • Environment
  • Natural Resources
  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Eligible Applicants
  • Others
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  • category_of_funding_activity:natural_resources
  • category_of_funding_activity:science_and_technology_and_other_research_and_development
  • cost_sharing_or_matching_requirement:false
  • eligible_applicants:others
  • funding_instrument_type:cooperative_agreement
  • opportunity_category:discretionary
  • status:forecasted
Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Ocean Service (NOS) 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 coastal ocean 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. Information regarding this Announcement, including additional background information, is available on the U.S. IOOS website (https://ioos.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities/ra-base-nofo/).Funding is subject to availability and will be adjusted based on annual appropriations. NOAA anticipates making multiple awards for up to approximately $5,000,000 per award per year, for up to five years. Proposals may be for less than $5,000,000 per year and should include direct and indirect costs.Final recommendations for funding under this Announcement are anticipated to be made in June 2026. Proposals funded under this Announcement will have an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026 and anticipated end date of August 31, 2031.

FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Ocean Service (NOS) 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 coastal ocean 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. Information regarding this Announcement, including additional background information, is available on the U.S. IOOS website (https://ioos.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities/ra-base-nofo/).Funding is subject to availability and will be adjusted based on annual appropriations. NOAA anticipates making multiple awards for up to approximately $5,000,000 per award per year, for up to five years. Proposals may be for less than $5,000,000 per year and should include direct and indirect costs.Final recommendations for funding under this Announcement are anticipated to be made in June 2026. Proposals funded under this Announcement will have an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026 and anticipated end date of August 31, 2031.
[Forecasted] FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)
Forecasted
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Cooperative Agreement
Others
2026-02-10