Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific
Department of State
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).
Funding
Award size
$1M – $10M
Award ceiling
7000000
Type
Cooperative Agreement
Dates
Deadline
Closing this month
Posted
07/22/2026
Closes
2026-08-14
Eligibility
Eligibility
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Program
Funding area
Environment - ENV
Opportunity #
DFOP0019432
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov