FY 2027 – 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
🏛 DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research, education, outreach, and innovative projects that address marine fisheries and ocean-related priorities not covered by other NOAA programs. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, state/local/tribal governments, and individuals. For CESU projects, only non-federal partner institutions within designated regional CESU programs may apply. Federal organizations are not eligible; funding depends on statutory authority and appropriation availability.
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Program description
This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. This announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NOAA. Funding for activities described in this notice is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the application. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for any activities described in this notice. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to review an application beyond an initial administrative review, or to award any specific project, or to obligate any available funds.
CESU projects fund applied environmental and cultural resource research, technical assistance, and education to support effective stewardship and decision-making for public lands and trust resources.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Standard federal application forms (SF-424 or equivalent)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational capability documentation
- Proof of CESU membership (if applying for CESU funding)
Program contact
- 👤 Maria Aguiniga Grantor
- 📧 jeffrey.kulnis@noaa.gov
- 📞 301-628-1384
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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$5,256,268
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$4,989,874
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$1,656,410
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$1,399,874
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$783,171
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$753,831
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$749,999
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$683,220
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$649,814
Top States by Funding
- DC 5 awards $10.4M
- CA 7 awards $6.8M
- CO 4 awards $2.1M
- WA 3 awards $1.9M
- NY 1 awards $1.4M
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 grant?
Nonprofits, universities, state/local/tribal governments, commercial organizations, and individuals are generally eligible. For CESU projects specifically, your organization must be a member of an approved regional CESU program.
What is the deadline?
The announcement deadline is September 30, 2028. This is a Broad Agency Announcement with a fixed deadline.
What activities are eligible?
Funded activities include research, education, outreach, and innovative projects related to marine fisheries, ocean stewardship, and environmental management. Projects must align with NOAA's mission and statutory authority.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant. You do not need to provide matching funds.
When will I know about award amounts?
Award ranges are not specified in this announcement. Contact NOAA program officials to discuss funding expectations for your project type.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Check NOAA's CESU website first to verify your organization is a member of an eligible regional program before preparing a full application.
- Contact relevant NOAA program officials early to confirm your proposed activity aligns with statutory authority and available funding priorities.
- Clearly explain how your project addresses gaps not covered by NOAA's competitive discretionary programs.
- Review past NOAA awards in your region to understand typical project scope and funding levels for similar activities.
- Include strong evidence that your team has capacity to execute marine/environmental research or outreach at the promised scale.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications targeting activities that duplicate existing NOAA competitive programs. Proposals from non-CESU member institutions applying for CESU-designated funding. Unclear connection between proposed work and NOAA's statutory authority or mission priorities.
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