At a glance
NOAA Small Business Innovation Research FY26 Phase I is a federal competitive grant from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) providing up to $175,000 for ocean, coastal and atmospheric observation technologies. Eligible applicants are us small businesses, ≤500 employees. The application deadline is July 28, 2026. Apply via techpartnerships.noaa.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $175K
- Deadline
- Jul 28, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
NOAA funds small-business R&D in uncrewed maritime systems, fisheries monitoring, coastal resilience analytics, satellite data exploitation and extreme-weather forecasting tools. Phase I feasibility awards run nine months with Phase II follow-on up to $650K.
Who can apply
US small businesses, ≤500 employees. Partnerships with NOAA laboratories or cooperative institutes are encouraged but not required.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov using the funding opportunity number listed on the official notice. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
Apply at official source