FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
🏛 DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for special projects and programs aligned with NOAA Fisheries strategic goals. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations, governments, individuals, and state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. Funding authority varies by specific project. Federal organizations are ineligible unless a specific interagency agreement exists.
The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) covers NOAA Fisheries priorities. Applicants should review NOAA's Line Offices to ensure alignment with their specific focus. Applications must fit NOAA's statutory authority to fund the proposed activity.
Geographic scope is national. Multiple Line Offices have separate BAAs. Do not submit identical applications to multiple Line Offices without coordinating with NOAA contacts.
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Program description
This BAA is for the National Marine Fisheries Service, also known as NOAA Fisheries. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with the NOAA Fisheries strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education. Applicants may also contact the Agency Contact below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts so that NOAA may coordinate internally.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative/proposal description
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Organizational capability and experience information
Program contact
- 👤 Keisha Trent Grantor
- 📧 jeffrey.kulnis@noaa.gov
- 📞 3016281449
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 11.015 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$10,000,000
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$5,067,768
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$4,042,791
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$1,656,410
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$1,399,874
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$753,831
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$749,999
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$683,220
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$573,234
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$480,000
Top States by Funding
- DC 4 awards $10.4M
- CA 4 awards $4.7M
- WA 3 awards $1.9M
- NY 1 awards $1.4M
- CO 2 awards $1.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 11.015). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $5,310,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,630,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $4,861,500 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this NOAA Fisheries grant?
Institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, state/local/tribal governments, and international organizations may apply. Federal agencies are generally ineligible unless an interagency agreement applies.
What is the deadline for this grant?
The fixed deadline is September 30, 2026. This is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), so typical rolling deadlines may vary by specific project.
What types of projects does this grant fund?
Projects must align with NOAA Fisheries strategic plan and mission goals. Examples include marine resource management, fishery research, and ocean conservation initiatives.
How competitive is this grant?
NOAA BAAs are highly competitive. Strong applications demonstrate clear connection to NOAA Fisheries priorities and include detailed project plans with measurable outcomes.
Can I submit the same application to multiple NOAA Line Offices?
Yes, but you must mention this in your application and notify relevant NOAA contacts so they can coordinate internally and avoid duplicate review.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Carefully review NOAA Fisheries strategic priorities before writing. Align your project to their specific mission areas.
- Verify that NOAA has statutory authority to fund your proposed activity. Contact a program officer early to confirm eligibility.
- If submitting to multiple NOAA Line Offices, clearly document this to avoid confusion and ensure proper coordination.
- Include detailed metrics and outcomes. NOAA reviewers look for clear, measurable deliverables tied to their strategic goals.
- Check the specific BAA for this Line Office on Grants.gov. Each NOAA office has its own separate BAA with unique requirements.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting an application that doesn't align with NOAA Fisheries strategic priorities or mission goals. Failing to verify statutory authority before investing time in the application. Not reading the specific Line Office BAA carefully and submitting generic marine science proposals without NOAA's focus areas in mind.
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