FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Program Announcement - Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBES)
ID: 356452Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$100K - $250K

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/356452
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting proposals for the Fiscal Year 2025 Weather Program Office Research Program focused on Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBES). This grant opportunity aims to enhance understanding of how human behavior intersects with meteorological phenomena, particularly in the context of weather hazards, and encourages collaboration among various eligible entities, including public and private organizations, state and tribal governments. With a total funding pool of approximately $1.5 million available annually, individual awards will range from $100,000 to $250,000, and proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by December 2, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Alison Krepp at oar.wpo.nofocompetition@noaa.gov.

    Files
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    FY25.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NOFO) outlines processes and requirements for applicants seeking federal funding through NOAA's WPO. It emphasizes streamlined navigation through the application process, highlighting key information for federal institutions and cooperative organizations. Eligible costs for federal collaborators include travel strictly necessary for projects and indirect costs, while non-allowable items include salaries and non-essential expenses. Applicants must submit Letters of Intent (LOIs) using the Smartsheet platform, with guiding templates for proposal title and abstract pages. Emphasis is placed on project outputs that advance scientific knowledge with tangible societal benefits. Additionally, proposals should foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts and can include collaborations with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), actively engaging students through scholarships and internships. The document details essential procedural steps such as required federal forms, submission via Grants.gov and eRA Commons, and validation processes. It also includes sections on the use of human subjects, invention disclosures, and methodologies for research transitions. Overall, the NOFO aims to establish a clear framework that encourages scientific collaboration and operational relevance while promoting inclusivity and educational opportunities in the research community.
    GMD_Budget_Narrative_Guidance.pdf
    The NOAA Grants Management Division's Budget Narrative Guidance outlines requirements for submitting detailed budget narratives with grant applications. Applicants must explain federal and non-federal expenditures categorized by object classes per SF-424A and SF-424C forms. A clear narrative must match dollar amounts across documents and justify all costs as reasonable, allowable, and necessary per federal regulations. Key sections include personnel costs, requiring details such as salaries, percentages of time dedicated, and justifications related to program objectives. Administrative and clerical staff salaries are generally indirect costs unless specific criteria are met. The guidance emphasizes thorough justifications for travel, equipment, supplies, contractual agreements, and other budget items, all supported by clear calculations and relevant narratives. This comprehensive approach ensures transparency and proper allocation of funds, particularly for multi-year projects, and involves protocols such as lease versus purchase analysis for equipment. Furthermore, indirect costs must adhere to negotiated rates, with options for de minimis rate recovery. Overall, this document serves as a blueprint for applicants, ensuring compliance and effective management of federal grant funds, central to enhancing NOAA’s program outcomes.
    NOFO.pdf
    The WPO Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides instructions for drafting project abstracts for funding proposals. Each abstract must be concise, addressing key components such as the project title, primary goal, problem statement, methodology, expected products, benefits, and intended beneficiaries. A hypothetical example demonstrates clarity in defining the project's purpose and potential impact, emphasizing effective communication in enhancing public preparedness for extreme weather events. Overall, the document serves as a guideline for applicants to effectively communicate the significance of their research, ensuring that submissions are informative and aligned with funding objectives.
    Testbed.pdf
    The NOAA Weather Program Office has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for federal collaboration on proposals related to testbed activities. The document outlines the necessary coordination between federal partners and the Principal Investigators involved in the proposal development. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the roles of each collaborator, including specific tasks like coordinating testbed and DESI activities. The memorandum requests sign-off from the collaborating organization, capturing additional comments or concerns about the federal collaboration process. This initiative supports the advancement of weather research and related activities, reinforcing the federal commitment to enhancing weather services through joint efforts in the proposed projects.
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