Chesapeake Center for Collaborative Computing

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking a recipient for the Chesapeake Center for Collaborative Computing (C4), a cloud-based infrastructure supporting data collection, aggregation, storage, analysis, and dissemination for the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership. The cooperative agreement requires the selected organization to administer the C4 by operating and maintaining the existing environment, expanding infrastructure to meet evolving partnership needs, and assessing technological advances to ensure cost-effectiveness. Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. Key objectives include developing a comprehensive data storage architecture, monitoring emerging high-performance computing technologies, and supporting the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. The application deadline is September 10, 2025, with anticipated award notification in December 2025, and the EPA will evaluate applications based on criteria outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

The grant opportunity provides up to $7,750,000 for a 6-year project period, with annual funding ranging from $1,100,000 to $1,400,000 and a required minimum 5% cost share. The project will be performed at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office in Annapolis, Maryland, providing on-site support to non-federal partners. The funding is part of the Geographic Programs - Chesapeake Bay Program (CFDA 66.466) and aims to support collaborative efforts in environmental research, data management, and ecosystem preservation. The cooperative agreement will support ongoing scientific research, environmental monitoring, and technological infrastructure development for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.