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FY 2024 - 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)

Funds new research and projects across NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, through the agency's standing notice.

NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research keeps its own version of NOAA's standing, no-fixed-topic funding notice open at almost all times, so new work tied to its mission doesn't have to wait for a topic-specific announcement.

What it pays for is any special project or program that fits the office's strategic plan and mission goals — the notice names no field or activity beyond that. It

Any special project or program that fits the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research's strategic plan and mission goals, funded through the same standing Broad Agency Announcement structure every NOAA line office runs — new work only, not a renewal of an existing award, and subject to NOAA holding the statutory authority to fund the specific activity proposed.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: NOAA-OAR-CPO-2024-28363Source: www.grants.gov