Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program

(CRP/NCCOS)
CFDA 11.478 Active Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$20.6M FY2026
$22.5M
FY24
$14.8M
FY25
$20.6M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 11.478 (USAspending.gov).

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 29 awards totaling over $14.7 million

Program Objective

NOAA’s Competitive Research Program (CRP), within NCCOS, funds peer-reviewed, collaborative research that produces actionable science and tools to support management and policy decisions protecting public health, coastal ecosystems, and community economies. With more than 30 years of experience, CRP addresses critical coastal challenges such as harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, coastal change, resiliency, and ecosystem-based management at regional and national scales.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type

Institutions of higher education, not-for- profit institutions, State, local and Indian tribal governments, commercial organizations and Federal agencies. Foreign researchers may apply as subawards through an eligible US entity. All applicants will be treated equally in the competitive process.

Beneficiaries

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type

Organizations and individuals utilizing science in effectively managing the Nation’s coastal resources.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Awards are made on the basis of competitive peer review of proposals.

From 90 to 210 days from the time of proposal receipt.

Program details & compliance

Description

The Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly the Coastal Ocean Program], part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), develops actionable information and tools to support management and policy strategies for protection of public health, ecosystems, and the economic vitality of communities. NCCOS/CRP competitively funds peer-reviewed research, collaborating with scientists, resource managers, and stakeholders. With over 30 years of experience, the program delivers results on our Nation’s most pressing issues and needs at both a targeted and regional scale, including harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, coastal change and resiliency, and effective ecosystem-based management.

Mission Categories

Primary: Research and Development

Other categories:
Earth and EnvironmentWater Pollution Control

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Grants may be used to fund research and interagency initiatives under specific NCCOS/CRP programs related to NOAA's mission in harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, coastal change and resiliency, and regional ecosystem research.

Required Documentation

Proposals with statement of work and estimated budgets. Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Determined at Time of Award
Records Retention
3 years

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

Contacts

David Kidwell
202-670-3440
1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Julie Whitaker
808-725-5296
1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-19. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:26:32.