Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) (11.017)
Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) (Assistance Listing 11.017) is run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, part of the Department of Commerce. It awarded $32.1 million in 60 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $535,000 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $152,903. Half of the 60 awards fell between $50,000 and $1.0 million, and they ranged from $13,856 to $2.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$32.1 million
- Grant awards60
- Typical award$152,903
- Awarded in FY 2025$3.5 million
- Size rank1,164 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements, project grants (discretionary)
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $3.1 million in fiscal 2021 to $3.5 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1164th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 94% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 25 states and territories.
What the program funds
The OAP plays an integral role in maintaining long-term monitoring; conducting research designed to enhance the conservation of marine ecosystems sensitive to ocean acidification; promoting ocean acidification educational opportunities; engaging in national public outreach activities related to ocean acidification and its impacts; and coordinating ocean acidification activities with other agencies and appropriate international ocean science bodies.
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 entities as listed in the notice of funding opportunities (NOFO). Each NOFO has specific criteria around elibibility.
What the money can and cannot pay for
The OAP provides financial assistance for critical research projects related to ocean acidification research and monitoring including those that explore the effects of ocean acidification on marine organisms, ecosystems and the socioeconomic impacts leading to potential adaptive strategies. The OAP also provides grants to develop and pilot education programs targeted at increasing the understanding and awareness of the US public regarding ocean acidification Cooperative agreements and grants may be used for research and development, education and training, and advisory services. They may also be used for operational systems as they relate to specific programs. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for grants and cooperative agreements are evaluated on an individual program basis.;
Matching requirements
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Award range and average, in the agency's words
Historical Range: $30,000 to $2,000,000 Average award amount $450,000
Funding history and past recipients
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.
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 64% of the money, nonprofits 28% and state and local governments 6.5%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 37 | $20.7 million | 64% |
| Nonprofits | 19 | $8.9 million | 28% |
| State and local governments | 3 | $2.1 million | 6.5% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 1 | $400,000 | 1.3% |
By state
10 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $6.5 million |
| Hawaii | 3 | $4.6 million |
| California | 8 | $3.6 million |
| Oregon | 4 | $2.5 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Connecticut | 4 | $1.8 million |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Washington | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Texas | 4 | $787,290 |
| Virginia | 3 | $769,014 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $752,599 |
| Alaska | 3 | $550,422 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $549,957 |
| Maine | 1 | $499,206 |
| New York | 1 | $480,415 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $296,030 |
| Florida | 2 | $235,690 |
| Delaware | 1 | $149,740 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $145,321 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| American Samoa | 1 | $49,995 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $47,880 |
| Indiana | 1 | $40,000 |