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Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific 2026 Grant

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This call is open to universities, research institutions and non-profits and 1 other. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States and any country.

Ocean and Blue Economy grants Biodiversity and Nature grants

Summary

This grant funds seabed mapping, exploration, and characterization activities in the Pacific Ocean, likely supporting marine resource assessment and ocean sustainability research. It is administered by a US government international-ocean-affairs agency and targets organizations engaged in marine science and ocean governance.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 12 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

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 funding to conduct ocean mapping, seabed exploration, habitat and resource characterization, and data management and analysis in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). This program supports U.S. institutions, companies, and organizations in advancing scientific understanding of Pacific ocean resources and seabed environments through collaborative exploration and comprehensive data analysis initiatives.