WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it expects to award up to 11 cooperative agreements for the implementation of the U.S. integrated ocean observing system. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $40 million with a ceiling of $6 million. The categories of funding activity are a) environment, b) natural resources and c) science and technology and other research and development. Information on Eligibility: Eligible funding applicants for this  more