FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program
About This Grant
Request for Applications Description: The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS ) is a national and regional partnership working to provide ocean, coastal and Great Lakes observations, data, tools, and forecasts to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect our environment. To increase observational and technical capabilities we need smart investments to innovate sensors, data management, decision support products, and other technical capabilities that will improve our ability to monitor and forecast environmental conditions with greater efficiency. The primary objective of IOOS Ocean Technology Transition Project (OTT) is to reduce the Research to Operations/Commercialization transition period for ocean observing, product development, and data management technologies for the ocean, coastal and Great Lakes. The term Technologies includes: ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes sensors, information technology (data management, data visualization), platform enhancement, and technology modernization efforts.This objective is accomplished by investing in the transition of emerging and promising marine and Great Lakes observing technological capabilities from the mid to latter phases of research into operational status. Earlier technical development is supported by programs such as the NOAA Ocean Enterprise Accelerators [https://ioos.noaa.gov/ioos-in-action/accelerators/].The U.S. IOOS Office is seeking to fund projects, subject to the availability of funds, which advance new or existing technology-based solutions that address long standing and emerging coastal observing, product development, and data management challenges. The projects will be focused on those technologies for which there are demonstrated operators or customers who commit to integrated, long term use of those technologies and open data sharing. A Transition Manager for the project should be identified and a Transition Plan will be a Year One deliverable.Funding will be targeted to technologies that are sufficiently mature for long term operations. This announcement specifically funds activities needed to progress these technologies through the transitional stages between research and full operations such as system integration, testing, validation, and verification. Funding will not be awarded to continue projects previously funded through the Ocean Technology Transition Program.In FY 2026-2029, it is estimated that up to $7.5 million will be available from the U.S. IOOS Office for this competition. Multiple awards are anticipated, subject to availability of funds, in amounts up to $400,000 per year for up to three years. Proposals not funded in the current fiscal period (Fiscal Year 2026) may be considered for funding in the next fiscal period (Fiscal Year 2027) without NOAA repeating the competitive process outlined in this announcement.
Grant Summary
FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program is a DOC NOAA - ERA Production grant providing $0K to $400K. Applications are due 2026-07-15 (closing in 9 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
$0K–$400K
2026-07-15
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program from DOC NOAA - ERA Production, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to DOC NOAA - ERA Production before the deadline.
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FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program?
FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program is offered by DOC NOAA - ERA Production and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program provide?
FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program provides between $1 and $400K per award from DOC NOAA - ERA Production. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program deadline?
Applications for FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program are due 2026-07-15 (closing in 9 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, DOC NOAA - ERA Production, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program?
To apply for FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from DOC NOAA - ERA Production.