The FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program aims to fund projects that help move ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes technology from research to operational use. This includes technologies like sensors and data management tools. The goal is to improve how we monitor and forecast environmental conditions. The program will provide up to $400,000 per year for up to three years to projects that are ready to transition to long-term operations.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that have developed technologies related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observations and are ready to transition these technologies from research to operational use. The technologies should have demonstrated operators or customers committed to long-term use.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects that are still in early research stages
- Projects previously funded by the Ocean Technology Transition Program
- Lack of a Transition Manager or Transition Plan
- No demonstrated operators or customers for the technology
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Identification of a Transition Manager
- Transition Plan as a Year One deliverable
- Evidence of technology maturity
- Commitment from operators or customers
- Budget and financial plan
- Proof of open data sharing capability
- Registration with relevant federal systems
Cautions
- Funding is contingent on availability of funds
- Projects must be ready for long-term operational use
- Proposals not funded in FY 2026 may be considered for FY 2027
- Ensure open data sharing practices
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are organizations that have developed technologies related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observations and are ready to transition these technologies from research to operational use. The technologies should have demonstrated operators or customers committed to long-term use. Specific eligible entity types are not detailed, so interested parties should consult the official grant announcement for more information.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that have developed technologies related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observations and are ready to transition these technologies from research to operational use. The technologies should have demonstrated operators or customers committed to long-term use.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects that are still in early research stages
- Projects previously funded by the Ocean Technology Transition Program
- Lack of a Transition Manager or Transition Plan
- No demonstrated operators or customers for the technology
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for activities that help transition technologies from research to operational use, such as system integration, testing, validation, and verification. The funds are not for early-stage research or for projects already funded by this program.
Total Program Funding
$7,500,000
Expected Awards
6
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Mar 12, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(32 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 14, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility and technology readiness
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Identify and appoint a Transition Manager
- Develop a Transition Plan for Year One
- Gather evidence of technology maturity
- Secure commitments from operators or customers
- Ensure compliance with open data sharing requirements
- Register with necessary federal systems