§ Federal grant opportunity · DFOP0019432
Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific
Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific is accepting applications for Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific. The deadline is August 14, 2026 and the published award range is $2M – $7M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific
- Application deadline
- August 14, 2026
- Award range
- $2M – $7M
- 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.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Environment
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0019432
Program overview
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).
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 14, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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