Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific
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- Opportunity number
- DFOP0019432
- Agency
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Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $2,000,000 to $7,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Environment
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
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- Andrew Judaprawira judaprawiraaj@state.gov
- Corinna Anderson andersoncb@state.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs is soliciting applications for a cooperative agreement to conduct ocean mapping, seabed exploration, habitat and resource characterization, and data management in Pacific Island Countries, with applications due August 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
Eligible applicants are U.S.-based for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits). All applicants must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier and maintain active SAM.gov registration. Cost sharing is voluntary and does not affect competitive ranking.
One to three awards totaling up to $7 million in available FY25 Economic Support Funds are anticipated, with individual awards ranging from $2 million to $7 million. The performance period spans 54 months (4.5 years) from September 30, 2026 through March 30, 2031. Priority implementation countries include Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Tonga, and other Pacific Island Countries.
Funded entities must conduct two to four ocean mapping and seabed exploration expeditions and deliver environmental baseline data, habitat and resource characterization, capacity building for Pacific Island Country governments on regulatory frameworks, and partnerships between U.S. private sector entities and PIC governments.
Evaluation uses a 100-point scale weighted as: Quality and Feasibility (30 points), Organizational Capacity (20 points), Program Planning (15 points), Monitoring and Evaluation (15 points), Budget (10 points), and Sustainability (10 points). Applications require SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B forms, a 15-page maximum proposal, detailed line-item budget with justification, monitoring and evaluation plans, curriculum vitae for key personnel, and letters of support from program partners. Submissions are accepted through Grants.gov or MyGrants only.
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.017, Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs.
Synopsis
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs (OPA) announces an open competition for a U.S. institution, company, or organization (see eligibility information in B.1) interested in submitting an application to conduct ocean mapping, seabed exploration, habitat and resource characterization, and data management and analysis in Pacific Island Countries (PICs).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Notice of Funding Opportunity - Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific.docx | DOCX document | |
| Timeline Template (2).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Monitoring Indicator Tracker Template (3).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Logic Model Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| Budget Template FY26 with MTDC Calculation_Final.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Posting history
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