Applied Meteorological Research

 

NOAA/NWS also provides funding to external research partners to support the Unified Forecast System (UFS). The UFS is designed to provide more accurate forecast guidance through operational numerical weather prediction capabilities. Projects that advance the UFS development are awarded to support the goals of the Next Generation Global Prediction System (NGGPS) program, the Weeks 3-4 Program, and the Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program (HFIP). The Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) program from NOAA/NWS provides funding to the university community for collaborative applied meteorological research to create a cost-effective transition from basic and applied research to operations and services.

Active 11.468 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 Projects awarded through the CSTAR program will lead to a deeper understanding of meteorological factors involved in the NWS warning and forecasting programs, which in turn, will benefit the U.S. public with more responsive warning and forecast programs. The MSI program will engage in studies seeking to improve estimation of quantitative precipitation estimation used in hydrologic forecasts with algorithms derived from satellite data. Alert warning systems are being implemented in remote areas as a result of the ALERT program. Projects awarded through the CSTAR, HFIP, and NGGPS programs will lead to a deeper understanding of meteorological factors involved in the NWS warning and forecasting programs, which in turn, will benefit the U.S. public with more responsive warning and forecast programs.
Fiscal Year 2018 Projects awarded through the CSTAR, HFIP, and NGGPS programs will lead to a deeper understanding of meteorological factors involved in the NWS warning and forecasting programs, which in turn, will benefit the U.S. public with more responsive warning and forecast programs.
Fiscal Year 2023 Projects awarded through the CSTAR, HFIP, Weeks 3-4 and NGGPS programs will lead to a deeper understanding of meteorological factors involved in the NWS warning and forecasting programs, which in turn, will benefit the U.S. public with more responsive warning and forecast programs. The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, 15 U.S.C. 313
The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, 49 U.S.C. 44720 U.S. institutions of higher education; U.S.-based commercial organizations; state, local and Indian tribal governments in the U.S.; other U.S. non-profit organizations and federally funded educational institutions U.S. institutions of higher education; U.S.-based commercial organizations; state, local and Indian tribal governments in the U.S.; other U.S. non-profit organizations and federally funded educational institutions Proposals will be considered if applicants meet the qualifications listed in solicitations. Preapplication coordination is required. No preapplication coordination is required. However, since proposals must demonstrate high levels of collaboration with operational NWS components, it is recommended that applicants discuss potential interactions with relevant NWS operational personnel prior to submission. Consultation and assistance is available through the NWS program manager. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Proposals for new cooperative agreements are solicited with an announcement in Grants.gov. These announcements include specific information for proposal submission. All proposals are subject to the requirements of OMB Circular Nos. A-21 and A-110, as applicable. Standard Form 424 series, certification, and other related forms must accompany formal proposals. Detailed instructions are contained in solicitations. Applications will be submitted through the program manager to the NOAA Grants Management Division for review and approval. The Department of Commerce will review all projects before an award is executed by the NOAA Grants Officer. Awards are selected by the Selecting Official and are made on the basis of proposal evaluations and technical and administrative reviews. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 120 to 180 days. Approval time is expected to be about four to six months, which includes processing the award through NWS, NOAA, and DOC financial assistance functions. Not applicable. Grants and cooperative agreements are approved on an annual basis, but may be continued beyond the first segment, subject to approved time frame and scope of work, satisfactory progress, and availability of funds. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the sole discretion of the Department of Commerce. Selection criteria are announced within solicitations published in Grants.gov. Examples of criteria used in past solicitations included operational applicability, scientific merit, technology transfer and methodology, capability of researchers, and cost effectiveness. The funds are used by recipients for collaborative research described in proposals submitted and selected in response to calls for proposals from the NOAA program office. The program office may support non-competitive awards in specific instances or by direction from legislative language or unsolicited projects that are individually qualified. Not applicable. Not applicable. Financial records and supporting documents and all other records, i.e., property, performance work products, etc., pertinent to the agreement shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 15 CFR 14.53 as applicable. 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. Awards are for a 12-36 month period, although only one year may be funded at a time. Out-years are funded based on availability of funds and adequate progress. Funds are disbursed through the U.S. Treasury Payment System. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. N/A. Christopher Hedge
1325 East-West Highway
SSMC2, Room 15440
Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
christopher.hedge@noaa.gov
Phone: 301-427-9242 http://www.noaa.nws.gov 13-1450-0-1-306 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$2,500,000.00; FY 23 est $2,500,000.00; FY 24 est $2,500,000.00; FY 21$2,700,000.00; FY 20$2,966,000.00; FY 19$5,350,000.00; - $100,000 to $250,000 Average: $180,000 Allowable cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular A-87 for State and local governments and Indian Tribes; OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofit and for-profit organizations; OMB Circular A-21 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. Fiscal Year 2017 Available on NOAA VLab CSTAR Community