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FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
General · Sandra Casseus, Grantor · Nationwide
The NOAA OAR Broad Agency Announcement is a nationwide federal funding notice covering grants and cooperative agreements for special projects tied to NOAA's mission, open to universities, nonprofits, businesses, governments, and individuals, with applications due by September 30, 2026 through the specific NOAA Line Office BAA that matches the project.
This listing covers the FY 2024–2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR). A BAA is a federal funding mechanism used to solicit applications for special projects and programs tied to an agency's strategic plan and mission goals, rather than funding a single, narrowly defined program. In this case, NOAA uses the BAA to explain how it will accept, review, and administer discretionary federal assistance across its various Line Offices, including the National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service.
Funding may be issued as a grant or a cooperative agreement, meaning some awards could involve substantial federal involvement in the funded activity. Each NOAA Line Office maintains its own separate BAA listing in Grants.gov, so applicants are expected to identify and apply to the specific BAA that matches their proposed work rather than this general notice alone.
For small business owners, nonprofits, and other eligible entities, this BAA is a gateway rather than a single specific grant program — it signals that NOAA is open to proposals aligned with its mission but requires applicants to route their submission to the correct Line Office. No specific award amounts are listed in the available data, and specific funding levels, review criteria, and match requirements should be confirmed directly at the Grants.gov listing or by contacting NOAA program officials.
This notice does not fund existing NOAA awards; it is intended for new special projects and programs.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a grant or cooperative agreement, not a loan, meaning funds generally do not need to be repaid.
Who runs this program?
NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), with a grantor contact listed as Sandra Casseus.
Who is eligible?
Institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international/foreign organizations or governments, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments, subject to the applicable statutory authority.
Are federal agencies eligible?
No, funding federal organizations is outside the scope of this announcement; they should pursue interagency agreements instead.
How much funding is available?
Confirm at the source — no award floor, ceiling, or amount note is provided in this listing.
What is the deadline to apply?
The overall BAA deadline listed is September 30, 2026.
Where do I apply?
Through Grants.gov, but applicants must find and apply to the specific Line Office's BAA listing that matches their project.
Can I apply to multiple Line Offices?
Yes, but you must disclose this in your application and notify NOAA contacts so they can coordinate internally.
Does this fund existing NOAA awards?
No, this notice is specifically for new special projects and programs, not continuation of existing awards.
Is the funding taxable?
Confirm at the source — tax treatment is not addressed in this listing.
What states are eligible?
All states are eligible (nationwide eligibility).
What type of projects does this fund?
Special projects and programs tied to NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals; specific project types depend on the individual Line Office's BAA.
Opportunity number: NOAA-OAR-CPO-2024-28363. Source: grants.gov. GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Sandra Casseus, Grantor; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.