FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Programs Announcement - Observations
ID: 356450Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$100K - $300K

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/356450
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting proposals for the FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Programs Announcement focused on Observations, with a total funding availability of approximately $2.1 million. This grant opportunity aims to support innovative weather, water, and earth system observing and forecasting applications, particularly those that enhance analysis techniques and probabilistic forecasting, in alignment with the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. Eligible applicants include public and private entities, state and tribal governments, and partnerships, while federal agencies are restricted from receiving funding but may participate as co-investigators. Proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by December 2, 2024, and interested parties can direct inquiries to oar.wpo.nofocompetition@noaa.gov for further information.

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    FY25.pdf
    The NOAA's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year 2025 aims to streamline the federal funding application process, guiding various entities like federal institutions and Cooperative Institutes on eligibility and funding specifics. Key elements include required proposal formats, funding restrictions, and collaboration guidelines. All submissions must align with the outlined categories for allowable costs, emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEIA) in funded projects. Proposals must include Letters of Intent, title pages detailing project information, and standard federal forms, with a focus on documenting all financial requests properly. NOAA prioritizes projects that engage with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and provide student opportunities, fostering inclusivity in research. Furthermore, it encourages collaboration with operational entities like NWS Forecast Offices to enhance research applicability. Key procedural aspects include navigating registration through relevant systems (SAM, Grants.gov, and eRA) and submitting proposals via these platforms. The document also stipulates specific guidance for projects involving human subjects and requires that applicants disclose any inventions associated with funded research. Overall, this comprehensive information sheet aims to facilitate the application process for NOAA funding while promoting robust, diverse, and impactful research output.
    GMD_Budget_Narrative_Guidance.pdf
    The NOAA Grants Management Division’s Budget Narrative Guidance outlines essential requirements for applicants submitting proposals for federal grants. Each application necessitates a comprehensive budget narrative that justifies federal and non-federal expenses according to designated categories on forms SF-424A or SF-424C, with reconciled dollar amounts across documentation. The narrative must detail personnel costs, fringe benefits, travel expenses, equipment, supplies, contractual agreements, and any construction-related costs, adhering to 2 CFR §200 guidelines. It emphasizes clarity in presenting calculations and relationships between budget items and project objectives, prohibits charging costs for in-kind goods/services for federal personnel, and mandates strict cost-sharing governance. Each category includes specific examples and justifications, particularly addressing high-cost items beyond set limits. Accurate accounting, compliance with indirect cost rates, and adherence to procurement standards are critical for successful funding. The guidance also insists on documenting non-federal matching contributions, ensuring transparency in funding allocations and project viability. This document aids in maintaining proper financial oversight for federal awards, aligning with broader governmental financial assistance protocols.
    NOFO.pdf
    The WPO Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines a structured abstract template for projects seeking funding. Each section must remain concise, facilitating R&D tracking and clear communication of project significance. Key components include the project title, primary goal, operational problems addressed, methodology, expected outputs, anticipated benefits, and intended beneficiaries. A hypothetical example illustrates how to effectively encapsulate these elements, focusing on improving public preparedness for extreme weather through research on risk perceptions and communication strategies. The expected outcomes emphasize community resilience and enhanced public safety, guiding stakeholders in applying findings for operational improvements.
    Underserved.pdf
    The FY25 Weather Program Office (WPO) Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines a federal request for proposals emphasizing the importance of including underserved groups' data in application submissions. However, NOAA assures that this information will not be used in the evaluation process. The purpose of collecting this data is to measure progress in fostering a diverse scientific research community. Applicants must provide details on whether any named investigators identify with groups specified in Executive Order 13985, which includes various racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic categories. The document stresses compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and provides information regarding the necessary OMB Control Numbers for reporting. It also invites feedback on the information collection process. This funding opportunity highlights federal efforts to ensure inclusivity and diverse representation in scientific research, stressing that acknowledging these demographics is an essential part of the application process without affecting selection outcomes.
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