NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards (11.008)
NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards (Assistance Listing 11.008) is run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, part of the Department of Commerce. It awarded $38.3 million in 108 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $354,592 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $134,616. Half of the 108 awards fell between $76,740 and $370,063, and they ranged from $3,000 to $7.7 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$38.3 million
- Grant awards108
- Typical award$134,616
- Awarded in FY 2025$4.0 million
- Size rank1,109 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements, project grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $9.2 million in fiscal 2021 to $4.0 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1109th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 71% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 30 states and territories.
What the program funds
The objectives of the overall program are to facilitate educational activities related to NOAA's mission of science, service and stewardship. Awards may support the education of children, youth, and/or adults through informal or formal (K-16) education projects that address one or more of NOAA's mission goals and the objectives of the NOAA Education Strategic Plan for 2025-2045 (see https://www.noaa.gov/education/reports/2025-2045-noaa-education-strategic-plan)).
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include federal, state, and local governments, tribal entities, universities and colleges, nonprofit and for-profit organizations and/or individuals. Individual Notices of Funding Opportunities may have more restrictive eligibility requirements.
What the money can and cannot pay for
To provide funds to support educational activities and educational studies related to NOAA's mission. Funds may not be used for construction of facilities. Individual Notices of Funding Opportunities may have additional restrictions on the use of funds, other than those mandated for grants and cooperative agreements.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Please inquire with Federal Agency Representative.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Environmental Literacy Program Awards typically range from $250,000 to $600,000 under the competitive process, with an average award amount of approximately $500,000.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2016: We anticipate funding 5 new awards that will help communities build the environmental literacy necessary for resilience to extreme weather events and other environmental hazards. Additionally 6 awards initiated in previous fiscal years will be provided their next increment of funding. Five new awards were funded through the Environmental Literacy Program (ELP). These ELP awards will inform, educate, and inspire educators, students, and the public to use Earth systems science to improve ecosystem stewardship and increase resilience to environmental hazards. Education plays a critical role in achieving NOAA’s mission and vision. To make the best social, economic, and environmental decisions, individuals should have the ability to understand scientific processes, consider uncertainty, and reason about the ways human and natural systems interact. These awards support formal and informal education projects that cultivate these skill sets among diverse audiences. Additionally, 6 awards initiated in prior years were provided with their next annual increment of funds.Fiscal Year2017: Three new awards were funded through the Environmental Literacy Program (ELP). These ELP awards will inform, educate, and inspire people to use Earth systems science to improve ecosystem stewardship and increase resilience to local weather and climate hazards. Funded projects engage a diverse audiences through formal K-12 and informal education.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards (11.008) awarded $38.3 million across 108 grant awards, an average of $354,592 per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 57% of the money, colleges and universities 38% and state and local governments 2.7%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 70 | $21.9 million | 57% |
| Colleges and universities | 28 | $14.4 million | 38% |
| State and local governments | 6 | $1.0 million | 2.7% |
| Businesses | 1 | $499,999 | 1.3% |
| Small businesses | 1 | $320,000 | 0.8% |
| Other | 2 | $129,962 | 0.3% |
By state
8 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 12 | $10.0 million |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $8.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $3.7 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $2.0 million |
| Virginia | 6 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 4 | $1.2 million |
| Connecticut | 8 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 11 | $1.0 million |
| Michigan | 2 | $999,941 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $999,874 |
| Colorado | 2 | $836,533 |
| Texas | 7 | $835,305 |
| Louisiana | 7 | $685,844 |
| Maine | 5 | $641,704 |
| Mississippi | 4 | $528,395 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $499,909 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $499,853 |
| Ohio | 1 | $479,805 |
| Montana | 1 | $449,495 |
| Alaska | 1 | $449,491 |
| Washington | 1 | $418,446 |
| Maryland | 1 | $243,904 |
| Vermont | 1 | $222,490 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $191,989 |
| California | 2 | $154,962 |
| Alabama | 1 | $100,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $57,750 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $11,511 |
| Delaware | 1 | $3,000 |