Updated: April 15, 2025
NOAA is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere. It plays several distinct roles within the Department of Commerce:
- Supplier of environmental information products
- Provider of environmental stewardship services
- Leader in applied scientific research relating to ecosystems, climate, weather & water, and commerce & transportation
To learn more about ongoing research sponsored by NOAA, visit NOAA Research.
News
- Changes to federal research policy: Information for the MIT community (Touchstone required) – updated regularly
Finding Funding Opportunities
There are several Line Offices under NOAA. Each offers unique funding opportunities within its area of interest. Grants.gov is also a source for funding information.
Submission Portal and Format
Each announcement contains specific proposal requirements. Please refer to the individual funding announcement for proposal submission guidelines.
NOAA standard application is the SF 424.
Grant Terms and Conditions
Review the RAS summary of NOAA Terms and Conditions. For more details, or for unusual cases, consult:
- Uniform Administrative Requirements - 2 CFR 200
- Agency-specific guidance on Research Terms and Conditions (see Department of Commerce)
- Federal Prior Approval Matrix, which lists where the Department of Commerce requires or waives prior approval
- Department of Commerce Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions
- NOAA Standard Award Conditions
- RAS CAs, for questions not addressed in NOAA documents
Checklists, Disclosures and Other Guidance
- NOAA Proposal Route/Review/Submission Checklist [PDF] - December 2022