FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Programs Announcement - Testbeds
ID: 356447Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$150K - $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/356447
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting proposals for the FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Programs Announcement focused on Testbeds. This funding opportunity aims to support innovative weather, water, and earth system observing and forecasting applications, with a total funding amount of approximately $4.2 million available for collaborative projects that align with NOAA's strategic priorities. Eligible applicants include public or private entities, state and tribal governments, and other organizations, while federal employees may participate as co-investigators without salary costs covered by the grant. Interested parties must submit their proposals by December 2, 2024, and can direct inquiries to oar.wpo.nofocompetition@noaa.gov for further information.

    Files
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    FY25.pdf
    The NOAA Weather Program Office (WPO) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY25, inviting proposals for collaborative projects. This document serves as a Testbed Collaboration Form, acknowledging federal collaboration in proposal development. It stipulates that the applicants have coordinated their efforts, including addressing any relevant infrastructure costs and outlining plans for proposed testbed activities. Key participants include Principal Investigators and their outlined roles, such as coordinating Testbed and DESI activities. The form also allows for the submission of additional information, comments, or concerns regarding collaboration on the proposal. The document underscores the importance of federal collaboration in enhancing weather program initiatives through well-coordinated project proposals.
    GMD_Budget_Narrative_Guidance.pdf
    The NOAA Grants Management Division's Budget Narrative Guidance outlines essential requirements for applicants submitting budgets for federal grants or awards. Applicants must provide a detailed budget narrative matching the SF-424A form, categorizing expenses into personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual, and other costs. Each category requires specific justifications and calculations, ensuring costs are reasonable and necessary under federal regulations (2 CFR §200). Detailed descriptions should accompany personnel costs, addressing salaries, time commitment, and justifications for administrative and clerical staff salaries. Travel expenses must be documented with origin, destination, purpose, and associated costs for both domestic and foreign travel. Equipment and supplies must be related to program objectives, with justifications for costs above certain thresholds. The guidance also addresses indirect costs and cost-sharing requirements, stressing that all cost-sharing must be detailed similarly to federal contributions. The document aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance in the budgeting process for federally funded programs. Overall, it serves as a critical resource for organizations seeking financial assistance from NOAA.
    NOFO.pdf
    The WPO Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines the requirements for submitting abstracts for research and development projects. Each abstract should be brief, limited to 50 words per section, and collectively fit on a single page. Key elements include project title, goal, problem statement, methodology, expected outputs, anticipated benefits, and intended beneficiaries. A hypothetical example illustrates how these components come together, focusing on public risk perceptions regarding extreme weather. The project's goal is to develop effective communication strategies to improve community preparedness. The recommended methodological approach—combining surveys and interviews—aims to analyze disparities in risk perception across demographics. Ultimately, the outcomes will aid various stakeholders, including emergency managers and meteorologists, in enhancing public safety. The NOFO emphasizes clarity and conciseness to effectively convey the significance and potential impact of funded projects in alignment with government objectives for community resilience.
    Underserved.pdf
    The NOAA's Weather Program Office (WPO) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for fiscal year 2025, which incorporates a request for information pertaining to underserved groups in the context of federal grants. The document highlights that the information collected will solely be used to assess progress in fostering diversity within the scientific research community and will not impact the review or selection process for applicants. The request seeks identification of the demographic backgrounds of all named investigators involved in proposals. It lists various groups identified as underserved under Executive Order 13985, such as Black, Latino, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ persons, among others. Respondents are required to complete this information collection form, a part of which includes public burden disclosure in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, with an estimated completion time of five minutes. The document stresses that participation is voluntary, and no penalties will be imposed for non-compliance. Overall, this initiative emphasizes the government’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity in federally-funded scientific endeavors.
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