NOAA IOOS Integrated Ocean Observing System Funding

Enriched International · Found: 2026-03-10 22:10

NOAA Integrated Ocean Observing System funding opportunities for ocean observation, data management, and marine monitoring technology.

Source: https://ioos.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities

Funding Details

Funder

NOAA Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)

Funding Goal

Fund the implementation and enhancement of the US Integrated Ocean Observing System, including ocean technology transition, regional association operations, data management systems, and related ocean observing infrastructure. The Ocean Technology Transition Programme supports maturing of ocean technologies towards operational use.

Funding Amount

Not specified; contingent upon federal appropriations

Deadline

2026-07-15 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Applications submitted through Grants.gov. FY2026 Ocean Technology Transition: NOAA-NOS-IOOS-2026-32698, deadline July 15, 2026. Letters of Intent (recommended, not required) were due April 27, 2026. FY2026 IOOS Implementation: NOAA-NOS-IOOS-2025-30552, deadline April 13, 2026 (already passed). Frequently asked questions available on the IOOS website.

Target Region

United States coastal regions and exclusive economic zone

Contact

https://ioos.noaa.gov/ (contact via regional associations or IOOS programme office)

Last Checked

2026-05-07 05:33

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a US-based entity eligible under federal grant rules
• IOOS Implementation: applicants typically must be IOOS-certified Regional Associations

Project Scope

• Ocean Technology Transition: technology must be at a stage ready for operational transition

Required Documents

• Submit via Grants.gov; NOAA-NOS-IOOS-2026-32698 for Ocean Technology Transition

Constraints

• Letters of Intent for Ocean Technology Transition were recommended by April 27, 2026
• Full application deadline: July 15, 2026 (Ocean Technology Transition)

Summary

The NOAA Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) administers competitive federal grant programmes to fund the operation, expansion, and technological advancement of the US ocean observing network. Two funding opportunities are currently listed: the FY2026 Ocean Technology Transition Programme, which supports the maturation of ocean monitoring and data technologies toward operational use; and the FY2026 IOOS Implementation grant, which supports the regional network of IOOS-certified associations. Thematic scope covers ocean observing data management, sensor and platform development, real-time data systems, harmful algal bloom monitoring, animal telemetry, marine biodiversity observation, underwater autonomous vehicles, HF radar, and related technological infrastructure. The Ocean Technology Transition Programme is specifically designed to bridge the gap between research-stage technologies and operational deployment in the ocean observing network. Eligible activities include technology development, sensor deployment, data management systems, regional network operations, and ocean enterprise support. The programme explicitly supports the operational continuity of IOOS regional associations. Geographic scope is confined to US coastal and marine jurisdictions, including the exclusive economic zone, with 11 regional associations covering all coastal areas. Eligible applicants are primarily US-based entities capable of ocean technology development and deployment, or IOOS-certified Regional Associations. Standard federal grant eligibility rules apply. Funding levels are not specified per award and depend on federal appropriations. The FY2026 Ocean Technology Transition Programme has a deadline of July 15, 2026; Letters of Intent were recommended by April 27, 2026.

Historical Context

IOOS is a nationally coordinated system of regional ocean observing networks covering all US coastal regions including Alaska, Caribbean, Great Lakes, Gulf, mid-Atlantic, northeast, Pacific islands, Pacific northwest, and southern California. The programme regularly issues funding through NOAA competitive grants for implementation and technology transition.

Sources

• https://ioos.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities

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