FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program

About this grant

Request for Applications Description: The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) is a national and regional partnership working to provide ocean, coastal and Great Lakes observations, data, tools, and forecasts to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect our environment. To increase observational and technical capabilities we need smart investments to innovate sensors, data management, decision support products, and other technical capabilities that will improve our ability to mo Grant Number: NOAA-NOS-IOOS-2026-32698. Expected awards: 6.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Eligible funding applicants for this competition are industry, institutions of higher education, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and State, local and tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions and foreign governments may not be the primary recipient of awards under this announcement, but they are encouraged to partner with applicants when appropriate. If an applicant has a partn
• Grant Number: NOAA-NOS-IOOS-2026-32698

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $1 to $4,00,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 6
• Total Program Funding: $75,00,000

How to apply

1. 1Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
2. 2Grant Number: NOAA-NOS-IOOS-2026-32698
3. 3Posted: 2026-03-12

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