Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support
National Science Foundation
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- Posted
- Jan 9, 2026
- Closes
- Jan 11, 2027 (in 180 days)
- Last verified
- Jul 15, 2026
Who can apply
Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations can apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
US-based academic institutions. Non-profit research organizations. Qualified researchers (typically requires US citizenship or permanent residency)…
About this opportunity
Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO). These awards are made for the procurement, conversion and/or upgrade, enhancement, or annual operation of platforms in the ocean, coastal and near-shore waters, and Great Lakes. Awards are generally directed specifically to support facilities that lend themselves to shared use within the broad range of Federally supported research and education programs. Most of these platforms and facilities also receive partial support from other federal agencies, state and local governments, and private sources on a proportional basis usually through a daily rate mechanism. The primary objective of these awards is to ensure the availab...