Broad Agency Announcement

BAA
CFDA 11.015 Active Grant

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$4.9M FY2026
$5.3M
FY24
$4.6M
FY25
$4.9M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 11.015 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

This BAA is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA's competitive discretionary programs.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Local
  • State
  • Territorial
  • Tribal
  • Unrestricted by Entity Type

Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, individuals, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Applicant submits application to Grants.gov;
Application is received by NOAA from Grants.gov through NOAA's Grants Online electronic grants system;
Applications are reviewed by responsible Program Office staff for adherence to requirements of BAA;
Those applications selected for further review are reviewed by technical experts and assessed;
Applications are selected for funding and recommended to Approving Official;
Approved applications are routed to Grants Management Division for further review and to DOC attorneys for review, if required;
Applications receive final review by Grants Officer before Grants Officer approves;
The Grants Officer will notify successful applicants in an electronic award notice when the applicants have been selected for an award. Prior to official Grants Officer notification, other officials and employees from the operating unit are prohibited from either formally or informally notifying applicants verbally or in writing that they have been selected for awards.

A date range will change depending on the review process. Usually within 180 calendar days from the receipt of a complete and acceptable application but may exceed that timeline.

Program details & compliance

Description

This BAA is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs.

Mission Categories

Primary: Fish and Wildlife Preservation

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Expanding the quality, scope, and application of environmental research to deepen understanding of ecosystems, natural resources, and environmental challenges, and to develop solutions that protect human health and the environment.

Required Documentation

Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Grants. gov is required. Also, applicants must submit all required Office of Management and Budget and Department of Commerce approved forms, and all required supporting documentation that thereby comprise a complete funding application package. Additionally, applicants must adhere to all requirements contained in the Broad Agency Announcement.

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

Raishan Adams — Grants Officer
3016281331
1325 East West Highway, 9th floor, Bldg 2, Room 9328 , Silver Spring, MD 20910
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-19. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:26:42.