Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program
Department Of Commerce, National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
NOAA’s Competitive Research Program (CRP), within NCCOS, funds peer-reviewed, collaborative research that produces actionable science and tools to support management and policy decisions protecting public health, coastal ecosystems, and community economies. With more than 30 years of experience, CRP addresses critical coastal challenges such as harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, coastal change, resiliency, and ecosystem-based management at regional and national scales.
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Helps researchers and organizations study coastal issues like harmful algal blooms and ecosystem management. Provides funding for research projects that support coastal health and community resilience.
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Submit a letter of intent (LOI) by April 14, 2026
- Submit full application by July 16, 2026
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.grants.gov/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- April 14, 2026Deadline for required letters of intent (LOIs)July 16, 2026Deadline for Full Applications
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- indirect cost rate agreement
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Personnel costs
- Fringe benefits
- Travel (Domestic and Foreign)
- Equipment
- Supplies
- Contractual costs
- Other costs
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- In-kind goods or services
- Transportation, travel, and other expenses for any Federal employee
- General purpose equipment (i.e., computers, faxes, etc.) unless used 100% for the project
- 📏Expense Caps
- Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- null
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind
- 📚Stacking Rules
- not specified
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- detailed budget narrative
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- Annual Progress Report
- Final Performance Report
- Semi-Annual Progress Report
- Financial Status Reports (SF-425)
- Federal Cash Transactions Report (SF-272)
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Federal funding sources shall be identified in all scholarly publications.
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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