NOAA-OAR-OAP-2024-2008263: Ocean and Coastal Carbon Observing Optimization Studies
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Commerce notices from 2023.
Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $350,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 17, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 28, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.5 million
- Award floor$350,000
- Total funding$4.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | November 28, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 17, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 16, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants for Federal financial assistance in this competition are institutions of higher education, other non-profits, state, local, Indian Tribal Governments, for-profit organizations, U.S. Territories and Federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to receive transfers of funds. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages applications involving women and minority individuals and groups. In addition, DOC/NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages applications involving any of the above institutions to apply. Please note that: (1) PIs should be employees of an eligible entity listed above and applications should be submitted through that entity. Non-Federal researchers should comply with their institutional requirements for application submission. (2) Non-NOAA Federal applicants will be required to submit certifications or documentation showing that they have specific legal authority to accept funds for this type of research. (3) Foreign researchers must apply as subawards or contracts through an eligible US entity.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) awards averaged $535,000; this notice allows up to $1.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (64% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP), in partnership with the Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing (GOMO) Program is soliciting proposals to optimize sampling strategies that improve carbonate chemistry observing systems co-developed with an observing data product end user that can inform real-time data delivery and forecasting of ocean acidification relevant parameters. The optimization design should be geared towards delivering the data needed to support the end user's specific decision support needs. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Federal appropriations. Total funding for this research: Applicants should submit proposals not to exceed $500,000 per year for projects generally 2-3 years in duration, with a total multi-year budget not to exceed $1,500,000 (Option 1.a.: Up to $350,000 per year for three years; Option 1.b.: Up to $200,000 per year for three years; Option 2: Up to $500,000 per year for three years). Should funds become available for this program, up to approximately $4,000,000 may be available in Fiscal Year 2024 for the first year. We anticipate funding 2-5 projects with expected start dates of September 1, 2024. Funding for this program is contingent upon availability of funds, which have not been appropriated at the time of this announcement.
Who has won Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) (11.017) awarded $32.1 million across 60 grant awards, an average of $535,000 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Massachusetts | 5 | $5.3 million |
| University of Hawaii | Hawaii | 3 | $4.6 million |
| University of California San Diego | California | 2 | $2.3 million |
| Oregon State University | Oregon | 3 | $2.1 million |
| University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science | Maryland | 1 | $1.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NOAA-OAR-OAP-2024-2008263 still open?
No. It closed on March 17, 2024.
Who can apply for Ocean and Coastal Carbon Observing Optimization Studies?
Department of Commerce accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Ocean and Coastal Carbon Observing Optimization Studies?
Closed March 17, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.5 million each. About $4.0 million in total.
Who has won Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, University of Hawaii, University of California San Diego. The program made 60 awards worth $32.1 million in that time.