Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific

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).

Program Details

Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific is a federal agency that offers the Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific grant program to support environment energy. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $2M – $7M. The application deadline is August 14, 2026 (22 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports environment energy. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific before applying.

Award details

Award range: $2M – $7M. Applications close on August 14, 2026 (22 days remaining).

Categories

Environment Energy