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NOAA NWS Broad Agency Announcement for Research, Education, and Outreach Projects

The National Weather Service Program Office (NWSPO), part of NOAA, is seeking applications for research, education, outreach, and innovative projects that advance its strategic goals in weather, climate, and marine ecosystem services. - Government Buyer: - National Weather Service Program Office (NWSPO), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Products/Services Requested: - Research, education, outreach, and special projects supporting NWS strategic goals - Focus areas include weather, climate, fisheries management, protected species recovery, workforce diversity, and organizational excellence - No procurement of goods or direct services; funding is for projects and programs only - Eligible Applicants: - Institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international/foreign organizations or governments, individuals, and state, local, and Tribal governments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applications must align with NWS mission and strategic plan - Funding is provided as grants or cooperative agreements, not contracts for goods or services - Proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the end of the opportunity period - Awards typically start 3-6 months after submission and must begin on the first day of a month and end on the last day of a month - Federal organizations must use the interagency agreement process - Applicants submitting to multiple NOAA Line Offices must coordinate submissions - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a federal assistance opportunity, not a procurement of commercial products.

Description

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the National Weather Service Program Office (NWSPO) requests applications for special projects and programs aligned with NWS's strategic plan and mission goals. The announcement encourages research, education, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships not addressed through NWS competitive discretionary programs. Funding is contingent upon the availability of appropriations and is not intended to fund existing NWS awards. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, individuals, and state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by September 30, 2026.

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