Leveraging Uncrewed Systems Data for Climate Applications
ID: 355985Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$50K - $200K

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/355985
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a competitive grant opportunity titled "Leveraging Uncrewed Systems Data for Climate Applications," managed by the Climate Program Office (CPO). This initiative aims to secure innovative research that utilizes uncrewed systems data to address pressing climate challenges, with a strong emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusion within the research community. The total funding available for this opportunity is approximately $1.6 million, supporting eight grants with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 over a maximum project period of three years. Interested applicants, including institutions of higher education, non-profits, and state and local governments (excluding federal institutions), must submit a Letter of Intent by September 18, 2024, followed by full applications due by December 9, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Kathleen Palermo at Kathleen.Palermo@noaa.gov or visit the CPO website for more information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kathleen.Palermo@noaa.gov
    Files
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    GMD_Budget_Narrative_Guidance.pdf
    The NOAA Grants Management Division provides guidance for crafting a detailed budget narrative required for federal grants, emphasizing the need for clear justifications of both federal and non-federal expenditures aligned with object class categories on the SF-424A and SF-424C forms. Applications must present coherent cost justifications, ensuring that total expenses across forms match. Particular attention is placed on personnel costs, including the necessity of detailing salaries, time contribution, and relevance to project objectives, along with guidance on allowable administrative costs. Comprehensive justifications are required for travel, equipment, supplies, and contractual expenses, ensuring they support specific program objectives. The document elaborates on the significance of indirect costs, including definitions of various indirect cost rates and the necessity for detailed documentation. It reiterates the importance of cost-sharing where applicable and specifies that all costs must adhere to the defined regulations to qualify for funding. This structured guidance seeks to facilitate accurate budgeting and compliance in applications for NOAA grants, thereby ensuring the effective allocation of resources for supported activities.
    NOAA-OAR-CPO-2025-27829.pdf
    The NOAA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to secure innovative research to leverage uncrewed systems data for climate applications. Managed by the Climate Program Office (CPO), this competitive funding opportunity reflects NOAA's commitment to addressing pressing climate challenges while promoting diversity and inclusion in research. The initiative offers approximately $1.6 million for FY25 to support eight new grants, with individual award amounts ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 over a maximum three-year project period. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, non-profits, and governmental agencies, excluding federal institutions. An emphasis is placed on robust application procedures, including a Letter of Intent due by September 18, 2024, followed by full applications due December 9, 2024. Proposals will be evaluated based on their relevance to program goals, technical merit, applicant qualifications, and project costs. Funding decisions are anticipated by Spring 2025, supporting NOAA's overarching mission of fostering a climate-ready nation through interdisciplinary research collaboration. The announcement underlines the importance of scientific integrity and requires a commitment to DEIA practices as a criterion for proposal evaluation.
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