Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific
This open federal grant from Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific supports environment-focused work and is available to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 14, 2026. It provides awards up to $2M–$7M.
View & apply on Grants.govOpportunity description
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs (OPA) announces an open competition for a U.S. institution, company, or organization (see eligibility information in B.1) interested in submitting an application to conduct ocean mapping, seabed exploration, habitat and resource characterization, and data management and analysis in Pacific Island Countries (PICs).
Who can apply
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• U.S.-based for-profit organizations or businesses; • U.S.-based public, private, or state educational institutions; and • U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status.
Funding
Agency contact
Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific
Corinna Anderson, andersoncb@state.gov and Andrew Judaprawira, judaprawiraaj@state.gov
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