Application Process

• Eligibility

  Eligible applicants are limited to past and current GRP project directors/project team members. Current GRP grantees are eligible to apply only if they have completed at least one year of project activities under their current award by May 2026. Federal agencies, for-profit organizations, foreign institutions, and individuals are not eligible to apply or receive funding; however, they may participate as project partners. The applying organization will be referred to as the “applicant” hereafter. The individual who will lead the proposed project will be referred to as “Project Director” hereafter. All eligible applicants must have a valid federal tax ID number in order to apply.

  The Program will not consider funding applications for political lobbying or advocacy activities.

• How to apply

  Applicants can apply for this funding opportunity via the online application system. Applications submitted by other means (e.g., mail, fax, or email) will not be considered. Application materials must be submitted in English.

  Project directors should review the application preparation and submission instructions and submit any questions to gulfgrants@nas.edu prior to the submission deadlines. The Gulf Research Program strives to respond to applicants' questions within two business days but cannot guarantee that applicants' questions will be answered before submission deadlines.