Timeline Template (2).xlsx

This file is a project timeline template designed for organizing activities and monitoring progress over a 24-month period spanning 2026 and 2027. The template is structured to align with the Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs under CFDA 19.017. The template accommodates two primary objectives, each with five associated activities, and includes dedicated sections for monitoring and evaluation functions such as performance indicator tracking, data collection, risk monitoring, reflection and analysis sessions, and progress reporting. This structure supports applicants in developing comprehensive project plans that demonstrate organizational capacity and methodical execution of ocean mapping and seabed exploration initiatives in Pacific Island Countries.

The grant itself is a Cooperative Agreement offering funding for U.S. institutions, companies, and organizations to conduct ocean mapping, seabed exploration, habitat and resource characterization, and data management and analysis in the Pacific region. Under CFDA 19.017, the Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs portfolio has awarded 564 grants since 2008, totaling $3.21 billion in federal obligations, with recent awards demonstrating strong support for oceanographic research and Pacific fisheries ecosystem assessment. Applicants using this timeline template should structure their project deliverables and milestones within the 24-month framework while clearly documenting performance metrics and adaptive management processes required for federal oversight and accountability.