Funding Opportunities
GOAA seeks applications for a project that will develop and implement a comprehensive online professional development program focused on the Education and Engagement Team products, specifically “Waters to the Sea” and “Gulf Literacy Principles.” Up to $224,000 is available. Proposal Deadline: November 21, 2025, 5pm U.S. Central Time
RFA #122535 Gulf of America Alliance Education Products Professional Development Initiative
Please note: the application form now has a second page for the budget justification. The Project Description and Budget should not exceed the six pages included in the PDF application form, plus the title page.
GOAA seeks proposals for a two-year project that will develop first-order estimates of restoration-quality sediment (both sand and mixed sediment) that exists nearshore, offshore, and in fluvial sediment locations in state and federal jurisdictional waters across the five U.S. Gulf states. Up to $180,000 in funding is available. Proposal Deadline (Extended): November 26, 2025, 5pm U.S. Central Time
RFP # 122539 Inventory of Restoration-Quality Sediment Availability Across the U.S. Gulf of America
Responses to Questions (11/21/25)
Please note: the application form now has a second page for the budget justification. The Project Description and Budget should not exceed the six pages included in the PDF application form, plus the title page.
GOAA seeks proposals from qualified contractors to develop an online resource of mapping standards. The contractor will compile mapping methods, standards, points of contact, and case studies from projects across the five Gulf states to develop an organized collection of searchable methodologies, documented metadata, standards, data management, and case studies for stakeholders, through the generation of a sourcebook to help stakeholders understand the variety of methods and standards states are using for delineating habitat. Proposal Deadline (Extended): December 12, 2025, 5pm U.S. Central Time
RFP # 122537 Develop a Sourcebook of Mapping Standards for Habitats in the Gulf of America Region
Please note: the application form now has a second page for the budget justification. The Project Description and Budget should not exceed the six pages included in the PDF application form, plus the title page.