NOAA-OAR-OER-2024-2008070: Ocean Exploration Education Funding Opportunity Announcement
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 $10.0 million (at least $500,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on September 15, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 5, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Award floor$500,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | July 16, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 15, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 15, 2023 |
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 represent U.S.-based institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations; and for-profit organizations. The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and NOAA support cultural and gender diversity and encourage women and minority individuals and groups to apply to this notice of funding opportunity. In addition, DOC and NOAA are strongly committed to broadening the participation of individuals from historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and other organizations that work in underserved areas. DOC and NOAA encourage applications involving contributions from any of the above.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Ocean Exploration awards averaged $974,967; this notice allows up to $10.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (67% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
NOAA Ocean Exploration is soliciting proposals that support NOAA Ocean Exploration’s education priorities, which include increasing the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the education program; and developing education resources to complement virtual and hybrid education delivery. NOAA Ocean Exploration is dedicated to exploring the unknown ocean, unlocking its potential through scientific discovery, technological advancements, and data delivery. By working closely with partners across public, private, and academic sectors, we are filling gaps in our basic understanding of the marine environment. This allows us, collectively, to protect ocean health, sustainably manage our marine resources, accelerate our national economy, better understand our changing environment, and enhance appreciation of the importance of the ocean in our everyday lives. NOAA Ocean Exploration operates an education program to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean, ocean exploration, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and is committed to improving America’s environmental literacy by bringing the excitement of ocean exploration and discovery to a wide variety of diverse audiences. Educators and public and private partnerships are essential to this mission. NOAA Ocean Exploration offers many opportunities for educators to learn about NOAA science and technology associated with exploring the ocean in their classrooms. NOAA Ocean Exploration is soliciting proposals that: - Connect NOAA Ocean Exploration’s exploration resources to the expanded delivery of virtual and hybrid professional development experiences for educators; thus increasing the opportunities to provide high quality education content and experiences to the public about ocean exploration. Expand the available audience for NOAA Ocean Exploration education content, in terms of quantity, diversity, and geographic location. - Invest in projects and partners that are leading STEM education programming for diverse youth in middle school, high school, undergraduate, and/or community college to learn about the ocean, develop or advance STEM skills, and increase awareness of ocean science and exploration careers. - Invest in a future ocean workforce that is more representative of U.S. demographics by funding projects that minimize barriers to entry and retention of diverse learners from communities historically marginalized from ocean science and exploration industries.
Who has won Ocean Exploration grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Ocean Exploration (11.011) awarded $34.1 million across 35 grant awards, an average of $974,967 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration, Inc | Connecticut | 1 | $17.4 million |
| National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | Maryland | 2 | $2.6 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 5 | $2.2 million |
| University of California San Diego | California | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Oregon State University | Oregon | 1 | $883,898 |
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-OER-2024-2008070 still open?
No. It closed on September 15, 2023.
Who can apply for Ocean Exploration Education Funding Opportunity Announcement?
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 Exploration Education Funding Opportunity Announcement?
Closed September 15, 2023. 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 $10.0 million each.
Who has won Ocean Exploration grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration, Inc, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, University of Washington. The program made 35 awards worth $34.1 million in that time.