MARACOOS is inviting letters of interest (LOIs) describing operations and engagement projects for inclusion in the proposal for the next five-year cooperative agreement (June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2026) with the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). MARACOOS will develop a proposal to sustain critical observing, modeling, product development and engagement, while also seeking opportunities to expand its project areas. 

The MARACOOS Strategic Plan will serve as a guide for the five-year proposal. The core components of the Strategic Plan can be found here.

General Information:

• Request for Letters of Interest (RFLOIs) – Due July 17, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET
  • Engagement
  • Operations
• MARACOOS Strategic Plan Overview
• Frequently Asked Questions (Google Doc, updated regularly)

Timeline (subject to change):

• August 31, 2020
  Notification of selected projects
• November 15, 2020
  Draft proposal complete
• December 15, 2020
  MARACOOS submits proposal to NOAA IOOS

Questions or comments can be directed to info@maracoos.org at any time.