Joint Hydrographic Center 2025
ID: 358602Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$1 - $48M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358602
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due May 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement to establish and operate a Joint Hydrographic Center in collaboration with a U.S.-based institution of higher education. The primary objective of this funding opportunity is to enhance the United States' hydrographic surveying and ocean mapping capabilities, aligning with the goals set forth in the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act. This initiative is crucial for advancing marine geospatial capabilities that support the economic, security, and environmental interests of the nation. The total anticipated funding for this five-year award is approximately $47.5 million, with proposals due by May 27, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Andrew Armstrong at andy.armstrong@noaa.gov for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Andy.armstrong@noaa.gov
Files
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Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NOS-OCS-2025-30451.pdf
Mar 31, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC
The NOAA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks proposals for a cooperative agreement to establish and operate a Joint Hydrographic Center in association with an institution of higher education, with funding aimed at enhancing the U.S.'s hydrographic surveying and ocean mapping capabilities. The total anticipated funding for the five-year award is approximately $47.5 million, with an aim for projects to commence by October 1, 2025, and conclude by December 31, 2030. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based higher education institutions, with required registrations to federal systems (SAM.gov, Grants.gov, eRA Commons) completed well ahead of the application deadline. Proposals must address specific program priorities, including advanced technologies for ocean data acquisition and delivery, enhancements to marine geospatial products, and educational initiatives within hydrographic science. Submissions are due by May 27, 2025, and will be evaluated based on technical merit, relevance to NOAA goals, and qualifications of the applicant organization. Comprehensive guidelines ensure adherence to submission standards, including environmental compliance, a data management plan, and a commitment to domestic sourcing of materials and technologies. This funding opportunity emphasizes NOAA's commitment to improving marine geospatial capabilities essential for economic, security, and environmental interests in U.S. waters.
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