Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific

About this funding opportunity

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs (OPA) announces an open competition for a U.S. institution, company, or organization (see eligibility information in B.1) interested in submitting an application to conduct ocean mapping, seabed exploration, habitat and resource characterization, and data management and analysis in Pacific Island Countries (PICs).

Topic areas: Energy and Environment, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $2M-$7M in funding, up to $7M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 14, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• NGOs

Eligibility

• U.S.-based for-profit organizations or businesses; • U.S.-based public, private, or state educational institutions; and • U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status.

Agency

Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific is administered by Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific (OES), listed via Grants.gov.