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What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934.pdf (31 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.

Registrations you need first (3)

• Grants.gov · p. 3

  “The full proposal should be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.” Open page 3

• SAM.gov, eRA Commons · p. 3

  “These registrations include SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons.” Open page 3

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 19

  “(ii) Provide a valid unique entity identifier (UEI) in its application; and (iii) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration…” Open page 19

Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist

Steps before the deadline

• Loi · p. 3

  “The required letters of intent (LOI) should be sent by e-mail to nccos.grant.awards@noaa.gov and must be received by 11:59 p.m.” Open page 3

• Loi · p. 3

  “Responses to LOIs should be expected within two weeks of LOI submission, no later than November 23, 2026.” Open page 3

• Informational webinar · p. 3

  “An informational webinar on this solicitation will be offered on October 20, 2026 from 3 to 4 p.m.” Open page 3

• Letter of intent · p. 12

  “Required Letter of Intent (LOI) LOIs are required before a full application is submitted.” Open page 12

What to submit

• Memorandum of understanding (MOU) · p. 10

  “(1) the existing University/NOAA Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) would be incorporated by reference into the terms of the competitive award, and (2) any performance report(s) for the competitive project must follow the timetable of the funding program and be…” Open page 10

• Budget narrative / justification · p. 13

  “The Summary Title Page, Abstract, Project Description, References, Biographical Sketch, and Budget Narrative must be single spaced in 12-point font with one-inch margins.” Open page 13

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 13

  “The Summary Title Page, Abstract, Project Description, References, Biographical Sketch, and Budget Narrative must be single spaced in 12-point font with one-inch margins.” Open page 13

• Project abstract or summary · p. 13

  “The Summary Title Page, Abstract, Project Description, References, Biographical Sketch, and Budget Narrative must be single spaced in 12-point font with one-inch margins.” Open page 13

• Form SF-424 · p. 13

  “The applicant must submit the Standard Form, SF-424, “Application for Federal Assistance,” to indicate the total amount of funding proposed for the whole project period. b.” Open page 13

• Data management plan · p. 13

  “The description of the work proposed must include three Project Description narrative sections: the Proposed Research, its Application to Management, and a Data Management Plan.” Open page 13

• Form SF-424A · p. 15

  “The lead applicant is required to provide a SF-424A Budget Form that identifies the budget for each fiscal year of the proposal.” Open page 15

• Indirect cost rate agreement · p. 17

  “An applicant requesting funds for indirect costs in its proposal budget that has a current Federally approved rate should submit documentation of the indirect cost rate agreement as an attachment to its application submission.” Open page 17

• Form CD-511 · p. 17

  “Lead institutions can submit these forms through the Grants.gov CD-511 document placeholder without a hard signature because electronic signatures are allowed on documents from the submitting institution. k.” Open page 17

• Form SF-424B · p. 17

  “Lead institutions can submit these forms through the Grants.gov SF-424B document placeholder without a hard signature because electronic signatures are allowed on documents from the submitting institutions. l.” Open page 17

• Environmental documentation · p. 18

  “Failure to apply for and/or obtain Federal, state, and local government, tribal, and/or private landowners permits, approvals, letters of agreement, or failure to provide environmental analysis where necessary (e.g., NEPA Environmental Assessment) may delay…” Open page 18

• Timeline or schedule of completion · p. 23

  “Additionally, NOAA may request that the applicant modify objectives or work plans and provide supplemental information required by the agency prior to award.” Open page 23

• Form SF-LLL · p. 31

  “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form (SF-LLL) 4.” Open page 31

Length limits

• Data Management Plan: 2 pages max · p. 19

  “Proposals submitted in response to this Announcement must include a Data Management Plan (up to 2 pages).” Open page 19

Formatting rules

• 12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced · p. 12

  “The LOI should be no more than two pages (front only) in length, single spaced in 12-point font with 1-inch margins and should include in order the components listed below.” Open page 12

Dates in the notice

• November 23, 2026 · p. 3

  “Responses to LOIs should be expected within two weeks of LOI submission, no later than November 23, 2026.” Open page 3

• February 12, 2027 · p. 3

  “The deadline for receipt of a full proposal is 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on February 12, 2027.” Open page 3

Mistakes that get applications rejected (5)

• Could get your application rejected: Any full proposals submitted without a prior timely LOI submission will not be considered. · p. 12

  “Any full proposals submitted without a prior timely LOI submission will not be considered.” Open page 12

• Late or not validated: If all these components are not included or the LOI is late, the LOI will not be considered. · p. 12

  “If all these components are not included or the LOI is late, the LOI will not be considered.” Open page 12

• Could get your application rejected: If all these components are not included, the LOI will not be considered: a. · p. 12

  “If all these components are not included, the LOI will not be considered: a.” Open page 12

• Over the length limit: Any Project Description narrative beyond the page limits will not be reviewed or considered. · p. 13

  “Any Project Description narrative beyond the page limits will not be reviewed or considered.” Open page 13

• Late or not validated: Applications received by Grants.gov after the deadline will be rejected by Grants.gov and returned to the... · p. 19

  “Applications received by Grants.gov after the deadline will be rejected by Grants.gov and returned to the sender without further consideration.” Open page 19