Climate Program Office for FY 2012
ID: 103313Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Commerce (DOC)

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
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Climate Program Office for FY 2012," with an estimated total funding of approximately $15.5 million. This initiative aims to support climate research and adaptation efforts by inviting proposals that address core capabilities such as climate impacts on water resources, coastal resilience, and the sustainability of marine ecosystems. The funding is crucial for enhancing scientific understanding of climate systems and fostering public climate literacy, thereby contributing to NOAA's mission of improving community resilience against climate change. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profits, and state and local governments, while federal entities are excluded. Interested parties must submit a Letter of Intent by July 26, 2011, and full applications by October 3, 2011, or November 2, 2011, for specific projects, with awards typically ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 annually. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Steve Drescher at steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov.

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    The Federal Funding Opportunity announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its Climate Program Office (CPO) aims to allocate approximately $15.5 million in FY 2012 for climate research and adaptation initiatives. This funding opportunity invites proposals addressing several core capabilities such as climate impacts on water resources, coasts, and marine ecosystems, as well as the effects of extreme weather events. The application process requires a Letter of Intent by July 26, 2011, with full applications due by October 3, 2011, for most competitions, and November 2, 2011, for the International Research and Applications Project (IRAP). The CPO's strategic objectives include improving scientific understanding of climate systems, enhancing climate services, and fostering public climate literacy. Twelve competitions will be funded across four major CPO Programs: Climate Observations and Monitoring, Earth System Science, Modeling, Analysis, Predictions, and Projections, and Climate and Societal Interactions. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, non-profits, and governments, while federal entities are excluded. Awards will range from $50,000 to $200,000 annually. Proposals must outline methods and relevance to NOAA's goals for successful consideration. This initiative underscores NOAA's commitment to supporting climate research and enhancing community resilience in the face of climate change.
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