Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)

IOOS
CFDA 11.012 Active Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$77M FY2026
$135M
FY24
$128M
FY25
$77M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 11.012 (USAspending.gov).

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 39 awards totaling over $127 million

Program Objective

To support projects aimed at the development and sustainability of a national and international integrated ocean observing system designed to collect, monitor and disseminate marine environment data in an interoperable, reliable, timely and user-specified manner by leveraging federal, regional and private-sector partnerships.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type

State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Sponsored organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Non-Government - General, Individual/Family, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other private institutions/organizations, State, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations). Organizations and individuals with professional expertise in the sciences, engineering and economics that demonstrate how participation in the IOOS effort builds on and furthers the progress of observing system development funded by this agency.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

The Selecting Official(s) will consider the rank order of proposals against the selection factors. The Selecting Official shall award in the rank order unless the proposal is justified to be selected out of rank order based upon one or more of the selection factors. The Selecting Official or designee may negotiate the funding level of the proposal.

Approximately 210 to 240 days after the proposal submission deadline.

Program details & compliance

Description

This assistance listing is for multiple projects under the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®). IOOS is a national-regional partnership working to provide new tools and forecasts to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect our environment. U.S. IOOS is comprised of eleven regional associations (RAs), which guide development of and stakeholder input to regional observing activities. The RAs serve the nation’s coastal communities, including the Great Lakes, the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands and territories. The primary objective of IOOS’ Ocean Technology Transition Program is to reduce the Research to Operations transition period for ocean observing, product development, and data management technologies for the ocean, coastal and Great Lakes. The term ‘Technologies’ includes: ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes sensors, information technology (data management, data visualization), platform enhancement, and technology modernization efforts. This objective is accomplished by investing in the transition of emerging and promising marine and Great Lakes observing technological capabilities from the mid to latter phases of research into operational status.

Mission Categories

Primary: Earth and Environment

Other categories:
Research and Development

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Energy, Environment (water, air, solid waste, pesticides, radiation), Maritime, Natural Resources (mineral, water, wildlife, land), Science and Technology. IOOS is working to link national and regional observations, data management and modeling to provide required data and information on local to global scales. Assistance will be used to deliver the data and information needed to increase understanding of our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes, so decision makers can take action to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect the environment. Uses will be in the following areas (1) Observations; (2) Data Management; (3) Modeling; (4) Research and Development; and (5) Education and Outreach.

Required Documentation

Proposals with statements of work and estimated budgets. Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E – Cost Principles

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
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

Krisa Arzayus — Director
240-533-9455
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: 2026-05-31 02:00:26.