Cooperative Institute (Inter-Agency Funded Activities) (11.405)
Cooperative Institute (Inter-Agency Funded Activities) (Assistance Listing 11.405) is run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, part of the Department of Commerce. It awarded $254 million in 223 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.1 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $473,433. Half of the 223 awards fell between $207,767 and $1.0 million, and they ranged from $100 to $14.4 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$254 million
- Grant awards223
- Typical award$473,433
- Awarded in FY 2025$64.0 million
- Size rank555 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $502,993 in fiscal 2021 to $64.0 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 555th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 16 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 15 states and territories.
What the program funds
To increase the effectiveness of research and develop innovative approaches to education in the environmental sciences by facilitating cooperation between government, university, and nonprofit research institutions.
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
Designated Joint and Cooperative Institutes for research, education, training, and outreach activities.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Program authorizes funds to be used for research and development, education and training, advisory services and operational systems as they relate to specific NOAA programs. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for cooperative agreements, are evaluated on an individual program basis. Most Cooperative Institutes (CIs) operate under via a financial assistance award and include substantial involvement by Federal partners. In addition, 118 Stat. 71 (2004) authorizes the Secretary to designate (delegated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere) CIs to use the personnel, services, or facilities of such organizations for research, education, training, and outreach to further NOAA's mission under a cooperative agreement. Program authorizes funds to be used for research and development, education and training, advisory services and operational systems as they relate to specific NOAA programs. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for cooperative agreements, are evaluated on an individual program basis. Most Cooperative Institutes (CIs) operate under via a financial assistance award and include substantial involvement by Federal partners. In addition, 118 Stat.
Matching requirements
Statutory Formula: Title Cooperative Agreements, Part N/A, Subpart N/A,Public Law 15 U.S. Code § 1540.The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, may enter into cooperative agreements and other financial agreements with any nonprofit organization to— (1)aid and promote scientific and educational activities to foster public understanding of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its programs; and (2)solicit private donations for the support of such activities.Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Total annual funding at current Cooperative Institutes ranges from $1,300,000 to $30,000,000. Average funding is $10,000,000
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cooperative Institute (Inter-Agency Funded Activities) (11.405) awarded$254 million across 223 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 35 | $42.2 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 26 | $29.0 million |
| University of Rhode Island | Rhode Island | 2 | $26.6 million |
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 25 | $26.0 million |
| University of Miami | Florida | 24 | $20.5 million |
| University of California San Diego | California | 11 | $17.6 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 16 | $16.3 million |
| University of Hawaii | Hawaii | 9 | $14.3 million |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | New Jersey | 11 | $10.9 million |
| University of Oklahoma | Oklahoma | 12 | $9.4 million |
| University of Alabama | Alabama | 6 | $9.0 million |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Massachusetts | 12 | $8.7 million |
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 7 | $8.3 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 12 | $7.6 million |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi | 8 | $5.2 million |
| Oregon State University | Oregon | 7 | $2.6 million |
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 97% of the money, nonprofits 3.4%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 211 | $246 million | 97% |
| Nonprofits | 12 | $8.7 million | 3.4% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 60 | $68.2 million |
| Maryland | 26 | $29.0 million |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $26.6 million |
| Florida | 24 | $20.5 million |
| California | 11 | $17.6 million |
| Washington | 16 | $16.3 million |
| Hawaii | 9 | $14.3 million |
| New Jersey | 11 | $10.9 million |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $9.4 million |
| Alabama | 6 | $9.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $8.7 million |
| Wisconsin | 7 | $8.3 million |
| Michigan | 12 | $7.6 million |
| Mississippi | 8 | $5.2 million |
| Oregon | 7 | $2.6 million |