The Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS) is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) for collaborations on the operation, maintenance, enhancement, and outreach of the program. We welcome submissions from academic institutions, profit and non-profit organizations, and federal & state governments. EOIs to operate, maintain, and enhance our existing infrastructure, as well as pilot projects to further develop our observing and modeling subsystems are welcome. Projects that augment the reach of CARICOOS data and products are especially encouraged. All projects must respond to a well-documented user need and culminate on a concrete data product or service. CARICOOS expects to devote approximately 50% of its annual funding to these activities. Pending congressional appropriations, annual funding for the entire program may range between $2.5-6M/yr for the next five years starting on June 1st, 2021, as expressed in the Notice of Federal Opportunity (NOFO). The deadline to submit your EOI is October 7th, 2020.

More info: https://about.caricoos.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CARICOOS_2020_CALL_FOR_EOIs.pdf