Grant opportunity
FY 2027 – 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. This announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NOAA. Funding for activities described in this notice is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the application. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for any activities described in this notice. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to review an application beyond an initial administrative review, or to award any specific project, or to obligate any available funds. CESU projects fund applied environmental and cultural resource research, technical assistance, and education to support effective stewardship and decision-making for public lands and trust resources.
- Funder
- DOC NOAA - ERA Production
- Applications close 2028-09-30
- Applications close 2028-09-30: Sep 30, 2028
- Award
- USD 0
- Applicant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; County governments; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; State governments
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
FY 2027 – 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service is an official Grants.gov notice published between 30 September and 27 October 2026. Opportunity number: NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33600
Who can apply
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; County governments; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; State governments. Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
What it supports
- This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. This announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NOAA. Funding for activities described in this notice is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the application. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for any activities described in this notice. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to review an application beyond an initial administrative review, or to award any specific project, or to obligate any available funds. CESU projects fund applied environmental and cultural resource research, technical assistance, and education to support effective stewardship and decision-making for public lands and trust resources.
- Opportunity number: NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33600
Funding and duration
- Award ceiling: USD 0
Applications close 2028-09-30
Applications close 2028-09-30: Sep 30, 2028
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Call details
Source-based overview
This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. This announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NOAA. Funding for activities described in this notice is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the application. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for any activities described in this notice. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to review an application beyond an initial administrative review, or to award any specific project, or to obligate any available funds. CESU projects fund applied environmental and cultural resource research, technical assistance, and education to support effective stewardship and decision-making for public lands and trust resources. The official record contains the controlling eligibility, budget, attachment and submission requirements for opportunity NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33600.
Eligibility
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; County governments; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; State governments. Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
Funding and benefits
Award ceiling: USD 0
Themes and supported activities
This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. This announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NOAA. Funding for activities described in this notice is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the application. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for any activities described in this notice. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to review an application beyond an initial administrative review, or to award any specific project, or to obligate any available funds. CESU projects fund applied environmental and cultural resource research, technical assistance, and education to support effective stewardship and decision-making for public lands and trust resources.
Opportunity number: NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33600
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 2028-09-30: Applications close 2028-09-30: Sep 30, 2028.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.