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Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific

Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific Nonprofit eligible

Administered by Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific, this environment grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 14, 2026. It provides awards up to $2M–$7M.

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Deadline
Aug 14, 2026
Award amount
Up to $2M–$7M
Expected awards
10
Posted
Aug 10, 2026
Opportunity number
DFOP0019432
CFDA
19.017

Opportunity 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

  • Private 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

Award floor
$2M
Award ceiling
$7M

Agency contact

Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific

Corinna Anderson andersoncb@state.gov and Andrew Judaprawira JudaprawiraAJ@state.gov

andersoncb@state.gov

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