# FY 2027 – 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33600)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 80/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33600 |
| Title | FY 2027 – 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service |
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-10-16 |
| Close date | 2028-09-30 |
| Award ceiling | n/a |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | n/a |
| Funding category | Education, Environment, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Eligible applicants | State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; City or township governments |
| Eligibility notes | Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or governments, individuals, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. Eligibility also depends on the statutory authority that permits NOAA to fund the proposed activity. Funding of Federal organizations is outside the scope of this announcement; if funding  |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 11.015 |
| Summary | This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. This announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NOAA. Funding for activities described in this notice is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the application. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for any activities described in this notice. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to review an application beyond an initial administrative review, or to award any sp |
| Agency contact | jeffrey.kulnis@noaa.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 694 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.

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