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NOAA RISA Program: Funding for Regional Climate Resilience Research Teams

NOAA's Climate Program Office is seeking proposals for the FY 2026 Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program to fund interdisciplinary teams focused on climate resilience and preparedness across nine U.S. regions. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Climate Program Office (CPO), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to universities, nonprofits, commercial organizations, and government entities - Products/Services Requested: - Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) cooperative agreements - Up to 9 awards, each up to $1,800,000 - Interdisciplinary teams to conduct applied, collaborative research and partnership activities - Focus on advancing resilience and preparedness for weather and climate-driven hazards (e.g., flooding, wildfires, extreme temperatures) - Activities must support decision-making for states and communities in designated regions: Alaska, Great Lakes, Intermountain West, Lower Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Pacific Northwest, South-Atlantic, and South Central - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Teams must integrate social and physical sciences - Proposals must demonstrate regional coverage and collaboration with local decision-makers - Outcomes should be scalable and support planning and disaster preparedness - No cost sharing or matching required - Substantial NOAA involvement through cooperative agreements

Description

The NOAA Climate Program Office is soliciting proposals for the FY 2026 Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) competition for cooperative agreements. The program supports place-based science teams that assist states and communities in understanding and preparing for weather and climate-driven hazards such as flooding, extreme temperatures, and wildfires. Proposals should focus on integrated research and partnership activities to enhance resilience and preparedness in nine designated U.S. regions. The awards aim to foster collaboration with local decision-makers and promote scalable outcomes for planning and disaster preparedness.

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