RFA Guidelines (Revised).pdf

This document is a Request for Applications (RFA) for the NOAA Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2025 Funding Opportunity. The solicitation seeks proposals for ocean exploration-related projects under two themes: Ocean Exploration and Maritime Heritage. Eligible applicants include Other organizations, not restricted to U.S. waters. Proposals should support priorities in the NOAA Ocean Exploration Strategic Plan and the Strategic Priorities for Ocean Exploration and Characterization of the United States Exclusive Economic Zone.

The RFA provides details on the pre-proposal and full proposal requirements and deadlines. Pre-proposals are due May 30, 2024, and full proposals are due October 3, 2024. NOAA Ocean Exploration anticipates awarding cooperative agreements and grants under this funding opportunity. Applicants must complete registrations in SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons prior to submitting proposals. The funding opportunity is associated with the NOAA Ocean Exploration federal grant program (CFDA 11.011).