FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
Can you apply?
This grant is for a wide range of organizations supporting NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals through oceanic and atmospheric research. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, state and local governments, and tribal nations. International organizations and foreign governments may also apply if permitted by the specific Line Office and funding authority. Federal organizations are not eligible; they should pursue interagency agreements instead.
This grant is for a wide range of organizations supporting NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals through oceanic and atmospheric research. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, state and local governments, and tribal nations. International organizations and foreign governments may also apply if permitted by the specific Line Office and funding authority. Federal organizations are not eligible; they should pursue interagency agreements instead.
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 one 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
Details
This grant is for a wide range of organizations supporting NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals through oceanic and atmospheric research. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, state and local governments, and tribal nations. International organizations and foreign governments may also apply if permitted by the specific Line Office and funding authority. Federal organizations are not eligible; they should pursue interagency agreements instead.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 or SF-424 (R&B) application form
- Project narrative/proposal describing alignment with NOAA strategic plan
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational documentation (nonprofit status, institutional affiliation)
- Letters of support if applicable
- Curriculum vitae or biographical sketches for key personnel
Program contact
- 👤 Sandra Casseus Grantor
- 📧 diane.brown@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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$6,420,862
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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 $6.8M
- CA 4 awards $4.7M
- WA 3 awards $1.9M
- NY 1 awards $1.4M
- MA 2 awards $0.8M
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 BAA?
Universities, nonprofits, commercial organizations, tribes, state/local governments, and individuals can apply. Federal agencies are ineligible but may use interagency agreements.
Do I need to match NOAA funds?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant.
Which Line Office should I contact?
Choose the Line Office that best fits your project: NMFS, NOS, NWS, OAR, Education, or NESDIS. Each has its own BAA.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects supporting NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals in oceanic and atmospheric research, including special projects and programs.
When is the deadline?
The deadline for this three-year BAA is September 30, 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Match your project to one specific NOAA Line Office before applying; contact that office early for guidance on alignment.
- Review NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals to frame your proposal around agency priorities.
- If submitting to multiple Line Offices, clearly notify all relevant contacts to prevent duplication and internal confusion.
- Clarify your funding authority early—some activities may not be eligible depending on NOAA's statutory authority.
- Emphasize how your project advances NOAA's national mission in atmospheric science, oceanography, or related fields.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications submitted to the wrong NOAA Line Office without guidance from program officials. Proposals that don't clearly align with NOAA's strategic plan or mission goals. Failure to address whether NOAA has statutory authority to fund the proposed activity.
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