NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The objectives of the overall program are to facilitate educational activities related to NOAA's mission of science, service and stewardship.
Awards may support the education of children, youth, and/or adults through informal or formal (K-16) education projects that address one or more of NOAA's mission goals and the objectives of the NOAA Education Strategic Plan for 2025-2045 (see https://www.noaa.gov/education/reports/2025-2045-noaa-education-strategic-plan)).
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Interstate Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Tribally Designated Housing Authority
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- School District Government
- School District
- Local Government Consortium
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Farmworker
- Builder/Contractor/Developer
- Small Business Person
- Veteran (including dependents)
Eligible applicants include federal, state, and local governments, tribal entities, universities and colleges, nonprofit and for-profit organizations and/or individuals. Individual Notices of Funding Opportunities may have more restrictive eligibility requirements.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications will undergo an administrative review and a technical review based on NOAA standardized evaluation criteria. For each project recommended for funding under this program, NOAA must analyze the potential environmental impacts of projects as required under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 40 C.F.R 1500 through 1508. See the funding opportunity announcement for further NEPA guidance. NOAA reserves the right to withhold the awarding of a grant or cooperative agreement to any individual or organization delinquent on a debt to the Federal government until payment is made or satisfactory arrangements are made with the agency to which the debt is owed.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
Approval time is expected to range from 180 to 240 days from the time of receipt of a complete application. This timeframe includes processing the award through NOAA and DOC financial assistance functions.
Program details & compliance
Description
The objectives of the overall program are to facilitate educational activities, supported by the NOAA Office of Education, related to NOAA’s mission of science, service and stewardship.
Awards may support the education of children, youth, and/or adults through informal or formal (K-16) education projects that address one or more of NOAA’s mission goals and the objectives of the NOAA Education Strategic Plan for 2021-2040 (see https://www.noaa.gov/education/explainers/2021-2040-noaa-education-strategic-plan).
Mission Categories
Primary: STEM Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To provide funds to support educational activities and educational studies related to NOAA's mission.
Required Documentation
Applicants are required to satisfy all DOC/NOAA standards and regulations, including standard and special award conditions for financial assistance. Recipients are required to use the System for Award Management Registration (formerly Central Contractor Registration) and Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System and be subject to reporting requirements, as identified in OMB guidance published at 2 C.F.R. Parts 25 and 170.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements