Climate Program Office FY 2026 - Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
NOAA’s Climate Program Office is seeking cooperative agreement proposals for the FY 2026 Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments program to strengthen regional resilience and preparedness for climate- and weather-driven hazards. The work supports interdisciplinary, place-based teams in nine U.S. regions that will combine research and partnership activities to improve planning, decision-making, and scalability across the region. Applicants should bring integrated scientific approaches and strong partnerships with decision-makers, with proposals assessed on relevance, scientific merit, applicant qualifications, and cost. Letters of intent are due May 13, 2026, full applications are due June 5, 2026, awards may be up to $1,800,000, and competition-specific questions may be directed to Sean Bath at oar.cpo.risa@noaa.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are:Institutions of higher educationOther nonprofitsCommercial organizationsState, local, territorial, and tribal governments