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Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership Grant

DOC-DOCNOAAERA offers this federal opportunity for work related to Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Environment.…

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Award

$1–$10,000,000

Deadline

October 26, 2026

9 days

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Decision snapshot

Potential award

$1–$10,000,000

Official deadline

October 26, 2026

9 days

Eligibility evidence

1 confirmed criterion

5 checks available

Application load

Moderate effort

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Does your proposed work directly align with Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Environment, Research?

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Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Environment, Research

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Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Environment, Research

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Plain-English explanation

DOC-DOCNOAAERA offers this federal opportunity for work related to Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Environment. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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What this grant funds

The Earth System Science and Services Partnership (ESSSP) supports research, programs, projects and other activities related to NOAA's mission, primarily through collaborations among scientists and professionals in areas of mutual interest associated with understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, coasts, land, and ice and their interrelated effects on ecosystems, weather and hazards, and communities and infrastructure. Areas for collaborative efforts under this agreement include research and analysis; observations and monitoring; data impact evaluations; numerical modeling; and service development and stakeholder engagement.

Eligible applicants must be academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; consortia of academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; or non-profit research institutions. Multi-institution applications will not be accepted.

The total NOAA funding amount available for the ESSSP is anticipated to be approximately $10,000,000.

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Award range
$1–$10,000,000
Total program funding
Not specified
Expected awards
1
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

Compare your program with Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Environment.

Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
Eligible applicants must be academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; consortia of academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; and non-profit research institutions. Multi-institution applications will not be accepted.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
NOAA-OAR-CPO-2026-33326
Contact
Laura Hansen GMS · todd.christenson@noaa.gov. · 240-653-9028

Official deadline

October 26, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  4. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source
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Last checked
10/16/2026, 1:18:00 PM
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership Grant.
Is Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is October 26, 2026, with 9 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/16/2026.

How much funding does Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership Grant provide?

Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership Grant lists $1–$10,000,000 per award. DOC-DOCNOAAERA expects to make approximately 1 award, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from October 26, 2026 using the preparation plan above.