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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants

7 open opportunities right now. Who can apply, what closes next, and where NOAA grant money went last year.

7open opportunities now
1closing in 30 days
$400,000median award ceiling listed
$1.5 billionproject grants and cooperative agreements, last 12 months

What the data says

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has 7 open opportunities on Grants.gov right now; 1 close in the next 30 days.

Who can apply: 57% of listings are open to colleges and universities, 57% to nonprofits, 57% to state, local or tribal governments. 100% describe eligibility only in the listing text, so check those directly.

The most common funding category is Natural Resources (86% of listings).

Over the last 12 months, NOAA obligated $1.5 billion in project grants and cooperative agreements. The largest program was National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institutes (11.432), at 23% of that total.

Recipients in Colorado received the most ($128.1 million), followed by Washington.

Who can apply

Others (see eligibility text)100% · 7
Individuals57% · 4
For-profit organizations other than small businesses57% · 4
City or township governments57% · 4
Private institutions of higher education57% · 4
Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education57% · 4

Funding categories

Natural Resources86% · 6
Science, Technology and Research86% · 6
Environment57% · 4
Agriculture14% · 1
Business and Commerce14% · 1
Education14% · 1

Where the money went

Project grants and cooperative agreements, 2025-10-01 to 2026-09-30.

Largest programs

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative InstitutesALN 11.432 · $351.0 million
Habitat ConservationALN 11.463 · $202.3 million
Sea Grant SupportALN 11.417 · $103.3 million
Coastal Zone Management Administration AwardsALN 11.419 · $87.4 million
Congressionally Identified Awards and ProjectsALN 11.469 · $69.7 million
Unallied ProjectsALN 11.454 · $55.3 million

Top recipient states

Colorado$128.1 million · 9%
Washington$115.9 million · 8%
Oregon$114.6 million · 8%
Virginia$89.2 million · 6%
Florida$83.0 million · 6%
California$82.0 million · 5%

Largest recipients

the Regents of the University of Colorado$70.3 million · 5%
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission$65.7 million · 4%
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation$59.9 million · 4%
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission$56.6 million · 4%
University of Washington$47.0 million · 3%

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Sources: open and forecasted opportunities from Grants.gov (public domain), as indexed by Aeonis Grants right now. Federal spending from USAspending.gov (public domain) for 2025-10-01 to 2026-09-30: obligations on project grants and cooperative agreements, by awarding agency, assistance listing, recipient state and recipient. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Grants.gov, USAspending.gov or any agency. Always confirm eligibility and deadlines in the official listing.

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