OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesNOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934

Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management.

DOC NOAA - ERA ProductionCloses Feb 12, 2027(122 days left)$500,000 – $2,000,000

Does this fit your business?

Best for
Research teams at universities and nonprofits working on coastal flood protection, State, local, and tribal governments leading flood and storm preparedness, For-profit organizations partnering with regional users on natural infrastructure projects, Projects focused on public-private partnerships, insurance innovation, or sediment management
Not for
Small businesses seeking working capital or general operating funds, Retail, e-commerce, finance, or real estate firms with no coastal research or infrastructure role, Applicants needing awards under $500,000
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationCurrently accepting applications
83
Strong Match
Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (infrastructure)
70
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
65
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
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IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Planning, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Colleges and universities, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, For-profit companies
Award range
$500,000 – $2,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is February 12, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 total per project, with annual budgets of approximately $500,000. Projects can run up to four years, and the total program funding is $2,000,000, so roughly one award is expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal government entities, U.S. Territories, U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands institutions, and for-profit organizations. Federal applicants (including NOAA) may also apply if legal authority exists for them to receive funds from another agency.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. For-profit organizations are eligible, but the notice does not break down business structures, so you would need to confirm with NOAA directly.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NOAA NCCOS Competitive Research Program funds research teams (universities, nonprofits, state/local/tribal governments, and for-profit organizations) to advance natural infrastructure for coastal flood protection via public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, or improved sediment management. Projects up to 4 years, ~$500K/year, max $2M.

About this grant

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)/Coastal Ocean Program (COP)], is soliciting proposals for projects that will support state-of-the-art information and products to advance the use of natural infrastructure for coastal flood protection through one or more of the following focal areas: public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, or improved sediment management. This short-term investment supports research teams that include regional users to ensure practical, efficient, and cost-effective cross-sector implementation that advances long-term flood and storm preparedness capacity that is led by states and localities. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Federal appropriations. If funds are available for this program, one to six projects are expected to be supported for up to four years in duration, with an approximate annual budget for each project up to $500,000, not to exceed $2,000,000 per project. --- Electronic Access: Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov. Sign up to receive any potential amendments to this Announcement via Grants.gov.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants for Federal financial assistance in this competition are U.S. institutions of higher

education, non-profits, state and local governments, tribal government entities, U.S. Territories, U.S.

Affiliated Pacific Islands institutions, and for-profit organizations. Federal applicants (including NOAA)

are eligible provided legal authority exists for the Federal applicant to receive funds from another agency.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Science
  • Disaster recovery
  • Community development

Program contact

Nicola R Bell GrantorTrevor.Meckley@noaa.gov301-628-1328

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