The Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership (ESSSP) grant is designed to support research and activities that align with NOAA's mission. This includes understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's systems, such as the atmosphere, oceans, and land, and their effects on ecosystems and communities. The grant encourages collaborations among scientists and professionals to conduct research, data evaluations, and service development.
Who it's for: This grant is for academic institutions that offer doctoral degrees in sciences related to NOAA's mission, consortia of such academic institutions, and non-profit research institutions. It's ideal for those involved in Earth system science research and related activities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applications from entities that do not offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences.
- Applications from for-profit organizations.
- Applications from individuals.
- Multi-institution applications.
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as an academic or non-profit research institution.
- Detailed project proposal aligning with NOAA's mission.
- Budget plan for the proposed project.
- Documentation of past relevant research or projects.
- Letters of support or collaboration from relevant stakeholders.
Cautions
- Ensure your institution is eligible before applying.
- Multi-institution applications are not accepted.
- Adhere strictly to the application deadline.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include academic institutions of higher learning that offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences, consortia of such academic institutions, and non-profit research institutions. Multi-institution applications are not accepted.
Overview
This grant is for academic institutions that offer doctoral degrees in sciences related to NOAA's mission, consortia of such academic institutions, and non-profit research institutions. It's ideal for those involved in Earth system science research and related activities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applications from entities that do not offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences.
- Applications from for-profit organizations.
- Applications from individuals.
- Multi-institution applications.
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for research, analysis, observations, monitoring, data evaluations, numerical modeling, and stakeholder engagement related to Earth's systems and their impacts.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 26, 2026(44 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 25, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as an academic or non-profit research institution.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal.
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan.
- Gather documentation of previous relevant work.
- Obtain letters of support from stakeholders.
- Submit application by the deadline: October 26, 2026.