FY 2027-2028 NESDIS Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for FY 2027‑2028 to solicit research proposals that support its science, technology, and data initiatives, including projects that align with the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. Eligible applicants include higher‑education institutions, nonprofits, commercial entities, state, local, and tribal governments, and foreign organizations (excluding federal agencies unless an inter‑agency agreement is arranged). Proposals may be submitted for a single or multiple projects, and the BAA is open for submission from 13 Oct 2026 through 30 Sep 2028. • Funding instruments: Cooperative Agreements and Grants (Science & Technology R&D). • Open to a broad range of non‑federal partners; CESU projects limited to designated regional university partners. • No cost‑sharing required; award ceiling and floor not specified (potentially $0 – unlimited). • Single‑application submission process; contact NOAA’s grant office for clarification. • Anticipated research areas include atmospheric science, oceanography, climate monitoring, and ecosystem studies.