Understanding and Assessing drought in a Changing Climate (NIDIS)
ID: 355989Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$250K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355989
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Understanding and Assessing Drought in a Changing Climate" through its Climate Program Office (CPO). This funding initiative aims to enhance drought indicators and assessments to improve community resilience and response to drought conditions, with a total funding pool of approximately $2 million available for around eight grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 over a two-year project period. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profits, and state or tribal governments, with proposals evaluated based on technical merit, qualifications, costs, and relevance to NOAA's mission, particularly emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Interested parties must submit a Letter of Intent by September 18, 2024, followed by a full application due by December 9, 2024; for further information, applicants can contact Debbie Galo at Debbie.galo@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Debbie.galo@noaa.gov
    Files
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    GMD_Budget_Narrative_Guidance.pdf
    The NOAA Grants Management Division's Budget Narrative Guidance outlines the necessary components for proposals seeking federal grants. It emphasizes the importance of a detailed budget narrative that justifies all expenses, whether federal or non-federal. The guidance specifies compliance with 2 CFR §200 requirements for reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary costs. Applicants must present detailed justifications for personnel costs, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual costs, and any construction activities. A clear structure is advised, with separate sections for each cost category, including calculations. For personnel, applicants are instructed to provide detailed salary information and time contributions to projects. Travel justifications must elucidate the purpose, costs, and adherence to the Fly America Act when applicable. Equipment requests require justifications related to specific program objectives. Furthermore, the document notes that indirect costs must be calculated using a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) or a de minimis rate when applicable. Finally, if cost-sharing or matching funds are required, they should be detailed with the same rigor as federal funds. This guidance is essential for ensuring that proposals meet federal standards for grant funding.
    NOAA-OAR-CPO-2025-27758.pdf
    The NOAA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued by the Climate Program Office (CPO) focuses on research and assessment related to drought in the context of climate change. The funding opportunity, numbered NOAA-OAR-CPO-2025-27758, invites proposals to enhance drought indicators and assessments, aiming to improve community resilience and response to drought conditions. Approximately $2 million is available for funding, supporting around eight new grants of $50,000 to $250,000 over a two-year project period. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, non-profits, and state or tribal governments. The proposal process includes submitting a Letter of Intent by September 18, 2024, followed by a full application due by December 9, 2024. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, qualifications, costs, and relevance to NOAA's mission, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion within the research efforts. Awardees must comply with administrative requirements, including data sharing and environmental assessments. This funding initiative underscores NOAA's commitment to addressing urgent climate challenges through collaborative scientific research and innovation.
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