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Registration Overview
Minimum Requirements
Form Guidance
Grant Management
Revision Requests
Automated Payment (ASAP)
Reporting Requirements
Additional Resources
Policies

Introduction

Use SAM.gov to obtain or confirm your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and Grants.gov to find, download, and submit your proposal application package. NOAA uses eRA Commons to administer and manage financial assistance awards; an account will be required if an award is made. Start registration early and follow the requirements in the applicable funding announcement.

Registration Overview

SAM.gov

Obtain or confirm your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Visit SAM.gov

Grants.gov

Find, download and submit your proposal application package
Visit Grants.gov

eRA Commons

Administer and manage all NOAA awards online
Visit eRA Commons
Note: eRA Commons requires at least one Signing Official and one Program Director/Principal Investigator account. The first listed PD/PI must include their Commons ID in the “Credential” field of the Senior/Key Person Profile Form.

Process Timeline

1
Obtain UEI
Get your Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov if you don't have one
2
Complete Registrations
Finish your SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations
3
Register eRA Commons
Set up your eRA Commons account in parallel with other steps
Estimated duration: 4 to 6 weeks

Minimum Requirements

All proposals submitted to IOOS must include the following in order to meet minimum requirements. Please defer to the funding announcement for a complete list of requirements. All Standard Forms can be found on Grants.gov.
  • Standard Form (SF 424)
  • Project Summary
  • Data Management Plan
  • SF-424A (lead and any subawards)
  • Resumes
  • CD-511
  • SF-LLL (if applicable)

Form Guidance

Updated May 2026

Ensure that the SF-424 and SF-424A data match the narrative and any budget appendix details.

Environmental Compliance Questionnaire: Complete questionnaires must be submitted through eRA by selecting Revision Request, Subtype “Satisfy Specific Condition”. Environmental Compliance information and guidance.

Grant Management

NOAA administers and manages all financial assistance awards through an online system called eRA Commons (formerly Grants Online). The following resources will step you through many processes that you’ll need during the life of your grant or cooperative agreement.

eRA Commons – All NOAA awards are administered using the eRA Commons system

  • eRA Service Desk:
866-504-9552 (option 1)
  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 am to 8 pm EST

Revision Requests

Formerly known as Award Action Requests. Links to Grants Online have changed but guidance remains valid. 

Revision Requests for DOC Awards — Information on how to access and complete the Revision Request module.

Information and instructions to submit additional time to complete grant activities. Requests must be made at least 30 days before the award end date and are not guaranteed. (December 2016, pdf 100KB)

Information on the percentage and rules that entities are allowed to charge as overhead or indirect charge. (December 2016, pdf 101KB). For information on establishing Indirect or Facilities and Administrative Costs, contact: Michele Mazzocchetti, NOAA Grants Management Division at michele.mazzocchetti@noaa.gov.

Information and instructions to reprogram or modify the approved grant budget. (December 2016, pdf 205KB)
All foreign travel must be pre-approved, and travelers must use a U.S. airline carrier. (December 2016, pdf 94KB)
Automated Payment (ASAP)

Most recipients will use the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) system to transfer funds. Please note that the links referencing Grants Online are no longer available; however, the required documentation and helpful hints are still relevant.

The Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP) system is the preferred method for grantees with U.S. Bank accounts to draw down funds. (December 2016, pdf 100KB)
  • ASAP Reports and Inquiries Training

Learn the difference between reports and inquiries, identify their purpose, and understand how to run them. No charge for this training.

Upcoming free training to learn more about ASAP.gov.
The ASAP team is available to assist you with technical problems or answer questions you may have. 8:00 am to 9:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) Monday – Friday (Except Holidays)
Reporting Requirements

Please refer to your terms and conditions for due dates and type of report. Progress reports are used to report on the scope of work and the Federal Financial Report is used to report financial balances such as cash on hand and unliquidated obligations.

Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) Guidance

RPPRs apply to research awards only and use a standard federal form. For reporting requirements, please refer to the eRA Commons User Guide, pages 315-366.

Performance Program Report (PPR) Guidance

PPRs apply to non-research awards only and do not have a standard federal form. For reporting requirements, refer to 2 CFR 200.329 (c-e).

For Regional Association Use Only: Please use the template below for RA base, IRA, IIJA, and DRSA award reporting, and refer to the guidance and FAQ documents for instructions, definitions, and common questions.

Federal Financial Report (FFR) Guidance
For reporting requirements, please refer to the eRA Commons User Guide, pages 213-236.

Additional Resources & Policies

Additional Resources

Information on the percentage and rules that entities are allowed to charge as overhead or indirect charge. (December 2016, pdf 101KB)

IOOS grants staff are designated to monitor all federal awards, which may include site visits. All grantees are required to monitor their sub-awards and contractors in accordance with the grant regulations found in 2 CFR Part 200. (December 2016, pdf 88KB)
Close out is the 120 days after award activities end and allows the grantee to pay all final invoices, complete final reports, and dispose of any equipment. (December 2016, pdf 98KB)
Entities that expend more than $750,000 per year in federal funds are required to complete an annual audit. (December 2016, pdf 89KB)

Information on high-risk designation, award termination or suspension, and other negative actions resulting from poorly managed or executed federal awards. (June 2015, pdf 49KB)

Adapted from 2 CFR Part 200. (December 2016, pdf 184KB)

Policies

NOAA grantees are bound to the Terms and Conditions within their specific award. General award terms and conditions include:

View 2 CFR Part 200

  • Department of Commerce Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions
  • NOAA Administrative Standard Award Conditions

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