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Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production, Department of Commerce

Deadline
February 12, 2027
Award size
$500,000 to $2 millionAbout 1 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps pay for projects that improve coastal flood protection using natural infrastructure. It supports public-private partnerships, new insurance ideas, and better ways to manage sediment. It is meant for organizations working on coastal protection and environmental research.

The money can pay for

  • Public-private partnerships
  • Innovative insurance products
  • Improved sediment management
  • Coastal flood protection research

Who can apply

U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profits, state and local governments, tribal governments, U.S. Territories, and for-profit organizations can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant is more suited for larger organizations or those with research experience, which may be difficult for a small community nonprofit to meet.

Before you apply

  • No matching funds are required.
  • Proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov.
  • Funding depends on Federal appropriations.
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)/Coastal Ocean Program (COP)], is soliciting proposals for projects that will support state-of-the-art information and products to advance the use of natural infrastructure for coastal flood protection through one or more of the following focal areas: public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, or improved sediment management. This short-term investment supports research teams that include regional users to ensure practical, efficient, and cost-effective cross-sector implementation that advances long-term flood and storm preparedness capacity that is led by states and localities. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Federal appropriations. If funds…

Read the full description

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)/Coastal Ocean Program (COP)], is soliciting proposals for projects that will support state-of-the-art information and products to advance the use of natural infrastructure for coastal flood protection through one or more of the following focal areas: public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, or improved sediment management. This short-term investment supports research teams that include regional users to ensure practical, efficient, and cost-effective cross-sector implementation that advances long-term flood and storm preparedness capacity that is led by states and localities. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Federal appropriations. If funds are available for this program, one to six projects are expected to be supported for up to four years in duration, with an approximate annual budget for each project up to $500,000, not to exceed $2,000,000 per project. --- Electronic Access: Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov. Sign up to receive any potential amendments to this Announcement via Grants.gov.

Opportunity number
NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934
Posted
September 25, 2026
Total funding
$2 million
Eligible applicants
Others (see eligibility details)
Eligibility details
Eligible applicants for Federal financial assistance in this competition are U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profits, state and local governments, tribal government entities, U.S. Territories, U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands institutions, and for-profit organizations. Federal applicants (including NOAA) are eligible provided legal authority exists for the Federal applicant to receive funds from another agency.
Assistance listing
11.478 Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program
Agency contact
Nicola R Bell Grantor
Trevor.Meckley@noaa.gov
301-628-1328
Open the official listing on Grants.gov

Nonprofits are eligible here through the “Others” category. Read the eligibility details carefully.