FY 2024 – 2026 – Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
🏛 DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations pursuing projects aligned with NOAA's strategic mission and goals. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, state and local governments, Indian Tribal governments, individuals, and international organizations. Federal agencies are ineligible unless a specific interagency agreement exists. Funding availability depends on which NOAA Line Office (NMFS, NOS, NWS, OAR, Education, or NESDIS) is best suited to your project.
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Program description
This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA’s 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). 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, and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. 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 in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational documentation (501(c)(3) status if applicable)
- Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if claiming indirect costs)
Program contact
- 👤 Sandra Casseus Grantor
- 📧 joel.l.perlroth@noaa.gov
- 📞 3016281342
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 can apply for this NOAA BAA?
Nonprofits, universities, commercial organizations, state/local/tribal governments, and individuals are eligible. Federal agencies are not eligible unless funding authority allows an interagency agreement.
Which NOAA Line Office should I apply to?
Choose the Line Office that best matches your project (NMFS, NOS, NWS, OAR, Education, or NESDIS). Submit to that office's specific BAA on Grants.gov.
Can I submit the same application to multiple Line Offices?
You can, but you must clearly mention this in your application and notify all relevant contacts so NOAA can coordinate internally.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects aligned with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals. These vary by Line Office; review the specific office's BAA for details.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is September 30, 2026. This is a fixed date, not rolling.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Identify the correct NOAA Line Office before applying; submitting to the wrong office delays review.
- Read the specific Line Office's BAA carefully—eligibility and priorities vary by office.
- Contact the Agency Contacts listed in the announcement before submitting questions about fit or scope.
- If your project spans multiple Line Offices, coordinate with all relevant contacts early.
- Ensure your project aligns with NOAA's strategic plan; generic proposals are less competitive.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting to the wrong NOAA Line Office without checking which is the best fit. Failing to align the project with NOAA's stated strategic goals and mission. Not contacting program officers beforehand to confirm eligibility and competitiveness.
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