Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects

 

To strengthen the communication and improve the impact of hurricane, flood, and wildfire forecast modeling through the use of state of the art and emerging research and technologies within the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS), National Weather Service (NWS), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and National Ocean Service (NOS) including unmanned ocean observing platforms and data assimilation.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
11.460
Federal Agency/Office
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Public Law -Meteorological Services, 49 US Code 44720(b), U.S.C.
Navigation and Navigable Waters, 33 US Code 1442 U.S.C.
Organic Act of 1890, 15 US Code 313 U.S.C.
Navigation and Navigable Waters, US Code 883d U.S.C.
Navigation and Navigable Waters, US Code 883d U.S.C.
National Climate Program Act, 15 US Code 2901 U.S.C.
Fish and Wildlife Act, 16 US Code 753a U.S.C.
Weather Service Organic Act, 15 US Code 313 U.S.C.
Cooperative Agreements/Reimbursement to Further NOAA’s Mission, 15 US Code 1540 U.S.C.
National Climate Program Act, 15 US Code 2904 U.S.C.
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1956, 16 US Code 661 U.S.C.
Navigation and Navigable Waters, 33 US Code 883d U.S.C.
Federal Aviation Act, 49 US Code 44720(b) U.S.C.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
As stated in NOAA special announcements or applicable reports in support of NOAA's mission.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Organizations and individuals with interests in support of managing effectively the Nation's oceanic and atmospheric resources.
Credentials/Documentation
Proposals with statements of work and estimated budgets. Costs will be determined in accordance with applicable OMB Circulars.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. See contact person
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Submit an electronic application to Grants.gov APPLY for financial assistance (SF 424) with statement of work to be performed and proposed amount. This program is subject to the requirements of OMB Circular No. A-110 and 15 CFR Part 24, "Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments," as applicable.
Award Procedure
Awards will be made on the basis of proposal evaluations, technical reviews, administrative reviews, and external reviews, if applicable.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 180 days from the time of proposal submission to NOAA/OAR.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
By negotiation with the OAR and subject to availability of funds.
How are proposals selected?
Proposals are subject to office evaluations, technical reviews, administrative reviews, and external reviews, if applicable, taking into consideration primarily scientific merit and application to the goals of NOAA and the Office of Oceans and Atmospheric Research.
How may assistance be used?
Cooperative agreements and grants may be used for research and development, education and training, and advisory services. They may also be used for operational systems as they relate to specific programs. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for grants and cooperative agreements are evaluated on an individual program basis.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Financial and performance reports will be required quarterly at a minimum
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Recipients are expected to maintain complete records for each grant and/or cooperative agreement to ensure funds are used for the purpose for which the award was made.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
In accordance with the applicable NOAA Report or special NOAA announcement and in accordance with FARB approvals. In accordance with the applicable NOAA Report or special NOAA announcement and in accordance with FARB approvals.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Mark S. Vincent, PhD, MBA NOAA/OAR/ Office of Weather and Air Quality Office: 301-734-1025 E-mail Mark.Vincent@noaa.gov
Headquarters Office
Program Coordinator
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
info.WPO@noaa.gov
Phone: (301) 734-1025

Bruce T. Gibbs
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA
bruce.t.gibbs@noaa.gov
Phone: (301) 734-1134
Website Address
http://WPO.noaa.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-1450-0-1-306
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$11,550,000.00; FY 20$10,500,000.00; FY 18$0.00; FY 19 est $0.00; - USA Spending shows no data for this listing but it should remain active
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
NOAA Grants and Cooperative Agreements Policy Manual. Allowable cost will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 225for State and local governments and Indian Tribes; 2 CFR 230 for nonprofit and for-profit organizations; 2 CFR 220 for institutions of higher education; and 48 CFR Part 31 for commercial organizations. Financial assistance management will be in accordance with 15 CFR Part 14 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit and commercial organizations, and with 15 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.