The Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for its Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center.
Donor Name: Department of Commerce
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/11/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 5 Years
Details:
The purpose of this notice is to solicit proposals for a single cooperative agreement between NOAA and an institution of higher learning as authorized in the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act. Proposals submitted in response to this announcement should advance the purposes of the Acts by addressing the Program Priorities described in this announcement.
A key objective of this opportunity is to advance the nation’s capacity for modern ocean and coastal mapping through the development, integration, and operational transition of innovative technologies and workflows. This program prioritizes the expansion of hydrographic and cartographic data accessibility, interoperability, and usability, while enhancing efficiency across acquisition, processing, and product delivery.
Priorities
- Expand Hydrographic Data Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability (Acquisition and Processing Throughput)
- Advance Cartographic Data Application
- Prioritize Coastal and Marine Data Management, Integration, and Distribution
- Framework
Funding Information
This will be a 5-year, multiyear award. The intent is to make a single 5-year award. Total anticipated funding for this award is approximately $8,500,000, with approximately $1,600,000 to be released in FY 2026 and each subsequent year of the 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible funding applicants are institutions of higher education in the United States.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
