Meteorologic and Hydrologic Modernization Development

 

To maintain a cooperative university and Federal partnerships to conduct meteorological training, education, professional development, and research and development on issues common to the hydrometeorological community, and to reduce the impact of tsunamis through hazard assessment, warning guidance, and mitigation.

Active 11.467 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce B - Project Grants; D - Direct Payments With Unrestricted Use; L - Dissemination of Technical Information; M - Training Not applicable. Meteorological Services to Aviation, 49 U.S.C. 44720
Weather Service Organic Act, 15 U.S.C. 313 Eligible applicants are accredited Federally recognized institutions of higher learning, consortia of these institutions, agencies of State or local governments including school systems, quasi-public institutions, consultants, and companies involved in using and developing meteorological or hydrologic forecasts or forecast methodology. In addition, the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP) funding provides resources to reduce the impact of tsunamis through hazard assessment, warning guidance, and mitigation. The benefits of the overall program are for reduction in loss of life and damage which the general public can realize from improvement in weather forecasts, watches, and warnings of hazardous weather and resultant flooding. For the improvements from the modernization of the Nation's weather and hydrologic services to be realized, there must be significant involvement of the entire hydrometeorological community. Thus, benefits will accrue to: (1) General public through higher quality weather products and information; (2) State and local agencies responsible for the planning and implementation of emergency services, fire prevention, allocation and control of water resources, and those agencies who project economic conditions based on weather and water resource availability; (3) educational institutions (0-13+) which need to incorporate the information which will result from modernization of the weather services into their curricula; (4) scientists and developers who will be using the new information to enhance the State of the knowledge of the atmosphere and improve present system safety and reliability; and academic institutions which are funded for programs dealing with studies of the atmospheric and hydrologic science. In addition, the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP) funding provides resources to reduce the impact of tsunamis through hazard assessment, warning guidance, and mitigation. Proposals will be considered if applicants meet the qualifications listed in solicitations. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. No preapplication coordination is required. However, since proposals are frequently required to demonstrate high levels of collaboration with operational NWS components, it is recommended that applicants discuss potential interactions with relevant NWS 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 the Federal Register or 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 program office 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 Approval time for grants is expected to range from 90 to 180 days, which includes processing of the award through the 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 the Federal Register. 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 to implement programs described in proposals submitted and selected in response to calls for proposals from the program office or NOAA. The program office may support non-competitive awards in case specific instances or by direction from legislative language or unsolicited projects that are individually qualified. Not applicable. Audits will be conducted in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-133 for universities and nonprofit organizations. 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 12-60 month period, although only one year is funded at a time. Outyears are funded based on availability of funds and adequate progress. Funds are disbursed through the U.S. Treasury Payment System. One year funded at a time. None/Not specified. Leroy Spayd
Chief, Training Division
National Weather Service/Office of the Chief Learning Officer
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
leroy.spayd@noaa.gov
Phone: 3014279322 http://www.noaa.gov 13-1450-0-1-306 (Project Grants) FY 22$11,535,224.00; FY 23 est $12,310,000.00; FY 24 est $13,462,000.00; FY 21$12,659,600.00; FY 20$6,000,000.00; FY 18 est $6,184,257.00; FY 19 Estimate Not Available FY 17$6,011,612.00; - FY22 is actual and FY23 and FY24 are estimates based on a percentage increase of prior year funding $6,000 to $5,814,360 Average: $400,000 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 Cooperative agreement for education, training and capacity development for weather, water, and climate forecasting (ETCD). Support for National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program projects aimed at preparing coastal communities for tsunamis.
Fiscal Year 2018 Cooperative agreement for education, training and capacity development for weather, water, and climate forecasting (ETCD). Support for National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program projects aimed at preparing coastal communities for tsunamis.
Fiscal Year 2019 Cooperative agreement for education, training and capacity development for weather, water, and climate forecasting (ETCD). Support for National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program projects aimed at preparing coastal communities for tsunamis.