Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR CPO 2015 2004099
Apply for NOAA OAR CPO 2015 2004099
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Climate Program Office 2015" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.431 Climate and Atmospheric Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2015 and posted on Jul 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2015 Letters of Intent for all Competitions should be received electronically by August 10, 2014 500 p.m. Eastern for all, except for the COM Arctic Research Program for 2015 2020 and CVP Understanding Arctic Sea Ice Mechanisms and Predictability competitions which are due 500 p.m. Eastern, August 15, 2014. Applicants who have not received a response to their Letter of Intent within four weeks following the due date may contact the Competition Manager. Full applications for all Competitions must be received by 500 p.m. Eastern, October 20, 2014 except for the COM Arctic Research Program for 2015 2020 and CVP Understanding Arctic Sea Ice Mechanisms and Predictability competitions which are due 500 p.m. Eastern, November 14, 2014. Applications received after this time will not be considered for funding. Applications must be submitted via grants.gov. For applications submitted through grants.gov, the basis for determining timeliness is the receipt notice including date and time issued by grants.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, international organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Climate Program Office 2015 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA-OAR-CPO-2015-2004099) is a Department of Commerce/NOAA discretionary funding announcement designed to strengthen the nations ability to understand, anticipate, and respond to climate variability and long-term climate change. The program frames climate change as a major driver of economic, health, public safety, and national security risks, and positions NOAA investments as practical, mission-driven work that turns climate science into usable information for communities, businesses, and decision-makers. The overall intent is to advance NOAA's broader mission of Science, Service, and Stewardship, and to support the NOAA Next Generation Strategic Plan (NGSP) vision of building resilience in ecosystems, communities, and economies.
At the core of the announcement is alignment with NOAA's long-term climate goal and four NGSP climate objectives: improving scientific understanding of the climate system and its impacts; producing assessments of present and future climate conditions that inform decisions; supporting mitigation and adaptation choices through sustained and timely climate services; and building a climate-literate public that understands vulnerabilities and can make informed decisions. The opportunity emphasizes that progress on these objectives depends on reinforcing several foundational capabilities across NOAA-supported research and service efforts. These "core capabilities" are described as understanding and modeling of the climate system, maintaining and improving observing systems along with data stewardship and climate monitoring, developing predictions and projections across timescales, and integrated service development with decision support that helps users apply climate information in real-world settings.
The funding is organized through multiple "Competitions" under the same umbrella announcement, with each competition targeting one or more of the core capabilities or specific societal challenge areas. Applicants are expected to clearly state which capabilities and/or challenges their proposed work addresses. The societal challenges highlighted in the NGSP, and therefore emphasized in this opportunity, include climate impacts on water resources, coastal resilience in the face of climate stressors, sustaining marine ecosystems under changing ocean and climate conditions, and understanding and preparing for changes in extremes of weather and climate. A notable application requirement is that proposal abstracts must include a paragraph explicitly describing how the work supports the NGSP climate goal and how it fits the specific competition being targeted, signaling that relevance and programmatic fit are central to review and selection.
From a funding and award perspective, NOAA estimated a total of about $15.5 million available in FY 2015, contingent on appropriations, to support roughly 100 new awards. Most projects were expected to fall in the range of $50,000 to $200,000 per year, though the announcement notes that some larger awards could occur as exceptions. The listed award ceiling is $200,000 and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for applicants who may not have non-federal funds available to contribute.
The announcement supports awards through grants and cooperative agreements, and it is categorized under Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, with CFDA number 11.431 (Climate and Atmospheric Research). Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, other nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, international organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments, indicating a broad set of potential performers across academia, the private sector, and public entities.
On timing and submission logistics, NOAA required a two-step process with Letters of Intent followed by full applications. Letters of Intent were due August 10, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern for most competitions, with an exception for the COM Arctic Research Program for 2015-2020 and the CVP Understanding Arctic Sea Ice Mechanisms and Predictability competitions, which had Letters of Intent due August 15, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Full proposals were due October 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern for most competitions, while the same Arctic-related exceptions were due November 14, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov, and the Grants.gov timestamp/receipt controlled whether a submission was considered on time. The announcement also notes that if an applicant did not receive a response to the Letter of Intent within four weeks after the due date, they could contact the relevant Competition Manager.
For additional guidance, NOAA encouraged applicants to review information on the Climate Program Office website (cpo.noaa.gov/GrantsandProjects.aspx) before submitting, reflecting that competition-specific details and expectations likely live outside the short synopsis. The listed point of contact for access issues with the full announcement is the CPO Grants Manager, Diane Brown, reachable by email at diane.brown@noaa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Climate Program Office 2015 grant opportunity?
It is a Department of Commerce/NOAA Climate Program Office (CPO) discretionary funding announcement (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA-OAR-CPO-2015-2004099) intended to strengthen the nation's ability to understand, anticipate, and respond to climate variability and long-term climate change.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The overall purpose is to support practical, mission-driven work that turns climate science into usable information for communities, businesses, and decision-makers, while advancing NOAA's broader mission of Science, Service, and Stewardship and supporting the NOAA Next Generation Strategic Plan (NGSP) vision of building resilience in ecosystems, communities, and economies.
How does NOAA describe the importance of climate work in this announcement?
The announcement frames climate change as a major driver of economic, health, public safety, and national security risks, and positions NOAA investments as efforts that help users apply climate knowledge in real-world decisions.
What NOAA strategic goals and objectives does this opportunity align with?
At the center of the opportunity is alignment with NOAA's long-term climate goal and four NGSP climate objectives: (1) improving scientific understanding of the climate system and its impacts; (2) producing assessments of present and future climate conditions that inform decisions; (3) supporting mitigation and adaptation choices through sustained and timely climate services; and (4) building a climate-literate public that understands vulnerabilities and can make informed decisions.
What are the "core capabilities" referenced in the announcement?
The announcement emphasizes several foundational capabilities that support progress on the NGSP climate objectives, including: understanding and modeling of the climate system; maintaining and improving observing systems plus data stewardship and climate monitoring; developing predictions and projections across timescales; and integrated service development with decision support to help users apply climate information.
How is the funding organized within this opportunity?
The funding is organized through multiple "Competitions" under the same umbrella announcement. Each competition targets one or more of the core capabilities and/or specific societal challenge areas. Applicants are expected to clearly identify which capabilities and/or challenges their work addresses.
What societal challenge areas are highlighted as priorities?
The opportunity emphasizes NGSP societal challenges that include: climate impacts on water resources; coastal resilience in the face of climate stressors; sustaining marine ecosystems under changing ocean and climate conditions; and understanding and preparing for changes in extremes of weather and climate.
What is a key requirement for proposal abstracts?
Proposal abstracts must include a paragraph explicitly describing how the work supports the NGSP climate goal and how it fits the specific competition being targeted. This signals that programmatic relevance and competition fit are central to review and selection.
How much funding was NOAA expecting to make available?
NOAA estimated a total of about $15.5 million available in FY 2015, contingent on appropriations, to support roughly 100 new awards.
What is the typical award size for projects under this opportunity?
Most projects were expected to be in the range of $50,000 to $200,000 per year, with the announcement noting that larger awards could occur as exceptions.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What types of awards does NOAA expect to make?
The announcement supports awards through grants and cooperative agreements.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.431 (Climate and Atmospheric Research).
What broad categories does this funding fall under?
It is categorized under Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, other nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, international organizations, and state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments.
Is the application process single-step or multi-step?
It is a two-step process: a Letter of Intent (LOI) followed by a full application.
When were Letters of Intent due for most competitions?
Letters of Intent were due August 10, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern for most competitions.
Were there any exceptions to the standard Letter of Intent deadline?
Yes. The COM Arctic Research Program for 2015-2020 and the CVP Understanding Arctic Sea Ice Mechanisms and Predictability competitions had LOIs due August 15, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
When were full proposals due for most competitions?
Full proposals were due October 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern for most competitions.
Were there any exceptions to the standard full proposal deadline?
Yes. The same Arctic-related exceptions had full proposals due November 14, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
How does NOAA determine whether a submission is on time?
The Grants.gov timestamp/receipt controls whether a submission is considered on time.
What should an applicant do if they do not receive a response to their Letter of Intent?
If an applicant did not receive a response to the LOI within four weeks after the due date, they could contact the relevant Competition Manager.
Where can applicants find additional competition-specific guidance?
Applicants were encouraged to review information on the Climate Program Office website at cpo.noaa.gov/GrantsandProjects.aspx before submitting, since competition-specific details and expectations may be provided there.
Who is the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is the CPO Grants Manager, Diane Brown, reachable at diane.brown@noaa.gov.
About how many new awards was NOAA expecting to make?
NOAA anticipated roughly 100 new awards (contingent on appropriations).
What should applicants be explicit about in their proposal narrative and positioning?
Applicants are expected to clearly state which competition they are applying to and identify the core capabilities and/or societal challenges their proposed work addresses, including a clear statement in the abstract about NGSP alignment and competition fit.
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