Opportunity Information: Apply for NESDIS NESDISPO 2009 2001672
Apply for NESDIS NESDISPO 2009 2001672
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Institute for Satellite Climate Studies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.440 Environmental Sciences, Applications, Data, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 30, 2008 and posted on Dec 30, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 3, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is limited to non Federal public and private non profit universities, colleges and research institutions that offer accredited graduate level degree granting programs in NOAA related sciences, as described in the CI Interim Handbook.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS) within NOAA announced a competitive funding opportunity to establish a new NOAA Cooperative Institute for Satellite Climate Studies. This revised notice replaces and formally rescinds an earlier October 7, 2008 funding notice. The institute is intended to strengthen NOAA's climate mission by building a long-term partnership (under a cooperative agreement) between NOAA and a consortium of academic or research institutions with strong graduate-level programs in NOAA-relevant sciences. The overall purpose is to advance satellite-based climate science and ensure that research results can be translated into practical tools, datasets, and methods that support NOAA operations and the broader climate services community.
The opportunity is structured around creating one Cooperative Institute composed of two or more member institutions (for example, multiple universities working as a formal consortium). NOAA also sets geographic partnership expectations to ensure close collaboration with key NOAA activities: at least one participating research institution must be located in Maryland, Washington, DC, or an adjacent state (Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia), and at least one participating research institution must be located in North Carolina or a bordering state (Tennessee, South Carolina, or Georgia) with an on-the-ground presence in Asheville, North Carolina. These location requirements reflect NOAA's intent to connect the institute directly to NOAA satellite and climate programs and to facilitate routine interaction with NOAA staff, facilities, and operational transition pathways.
NOAA identifies three major research themes for the institute, and applicants are expected to demonstrate outstanding capabilities across these areas along with meaningful outreach and education activities. The first theme, Climate and Satellite Research and Applications, emphasizes research that develops new and innovative uses of non-NOAA satellite assets and then moves successful approaches toward NOAA operational use to meet climate information needs. It also includes work to improve the use of long satellite measurement time series, with the goal of providing NOAA scientists with more homogeneous, consistent records of satellite radiances, which are essential for detecting long-term climate signals and minimizing artifacts caused by sensor changes or processing differences over time.
The second theme, Climate and Satellite Observations and Monitoring, focuses on turning satellite observations into practical monitoring products and decision-relevant indicators. This includes designing indices and applications that use satellite data to detect, track, and analyze climate change and related impacts, particularly for coastal and open-ocean ecosystems. It also stresses the importance of engaging a wide range of end users, spanning researchers, businesses and industry, and government and private-sector stakeholders, to identify and address real-world satellite climate information needs. A further priority under this theme is contributing to climate reanalysis efforts where satellite data are a key input, recognizing that reanalyses underpin many climate assessments and services by combining observations with model physics in a consistent historical framework.
The third theme, Climate Research and Modeling, targets improved climate forecasting at mesoscale, regional, and global scales when satellite data serve as crucial inputs. It also calls for developing regional ecosystem models that can assimilate or otherwise incorporate satellite observations to anticipate how climate change may affect ecosystems, with particular emphasis on ecosystems in the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition, the institute is expected to play a significant role in National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Climate Test Bed projects when satellite data are key inputs, which signals NOAA's priority on accelerating the testing and transition of new satellite-informed methods into operational prediction and analysis systems.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning NOAA anticipates substantial scientific and programmatic involvement during the period of performance rather than a hands-off grant relationship. NOAA expects to make a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $13,000,000. There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement. The program is tied to CFDA 11.440 (Environmental Sciences, Applications, Data, and Education). Applications were posted December 30, 2008, with a closing date of February 3, 2009, and an archive date of March 5, 2009.
Eligibility is limited to non-federal public and private non-profit universities, colleges, and research institutions that offer accredited graduate-level degree programs in NOAA-related sciences, consistent with guidance in NOAA Administrative Order 216-107 and the Cooperative Institute Interim Handbook. Applicants are specifically instructed to review those governing documents prior to proposal preparation because they define the Cooperative Institute framework, expectations for NOAA-institute collaboration, and the competitive selection and evaluation process referenced in the announcement. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive NOAA/NESDIS funding opportunity to establish a new NOAA Cooperative Institute for Satellite Climate Studies. The institute is intended to advance satellite-based climate science and improve the transition of research results into practical tools, datasets, and methods that support NOAA operations and the broader climate services community.
Which NOAA office is sponsoring the opportunity?
The opportunity is announced by the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS) within NOAA.
Does this notice replace an earlier announcement?
Yes. This revised notice replaces and formally rescinds an earlier funding notice dated October 7, 2008.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expects to make a single award.
What is the award type?
The award is a discretionary cooperative agreement. This means NOAA anticipates substantial scientific and programmatic involvement during the period of performance, rather than a hands-off relationship.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $13,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is tied to CFDA 11.440 (Environmental Sciences, Applications, Data, and Education).
What is the overall purpose of the Cooperative Institute?
The institute is intended to strengthen NOAA's climate mission by building a long-term partnership between NOAA and a consortium of academic or research institutions. The goal is to advance satellite-based climate science and ensure research results can be translated into practical tools, datasets, and methods that support NOAA operations and the broader climate services community.
What kind of partnership structure is NOAA looking for?
NOAA is looking for one Cooperative Institute composed of two or more member institutions (for example, multiple universities working together as a formal consortium) in partnership with NOAA under a cooperative agreement.
Are there geographic or location requirements for participating institutions?
Yes. NOAA sets geographic partnership expectations to support close collaboration with key NOAA activities.
- At least one participating research institution must be located in Maryland, Washington, DC, or an adjacent state (Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia).
- At least one participating research institution must be located in North Carolina or a bordering state (Tennessee, South Carolina, or Georgia) and must have an on-the-ground presence in Asheville, North Carolina.
Why does NOAA include location expectations?
The location expectations reflect NOAA's intent to connect the institute directly to NOAA satellite and climate programs and to facilitate routine interaction with NOAA staff, facilities, and operational transition pathways.
What are the major research themes the institute is expected to address?
NOAA identifies three major research themes for the institute. Applicants are expected to demonstrate outstanding capabilities across these areas along with meaningful outreach and education activities:
- Climate and Satellite Research and Applications
- Climate and Satellite Observations and Monitoring
- Climate Research and Modeling
What is included under Theme 1: Climate and Satellite Research and Applications?
This theme emphasizes research that develops new and innovative uses of non-NOAA satellite assets and moves successful approaches toward NOAA operational use to meet climate information needs. It also includes improving the use of long satellite measurement time series to provide more homogeneous, consistent records of satellite radiances, which are important for detecting long-term climate signals and minimizing artifacts from sensor changes or processing differences over time.
What is included under Theme 2: Climate and Satellite Observations and Monitoring?
This theme focuses on turning satellite observations into practical monitoring products and decision-relevant indicators. It includes designing indices and applications that use satellite data to detect, track, and analyze climate change and related impacts, particularly for coastal and open-ocean ecosystems. It also stresses engagement with a wide range of end users (researchers, businesses and industry, and government and private-sector stakeholders) to identify and address real-world satellite climate information needs. Another priority is contributing to climate reanalysis efforts where satellite data are key inputs.
What is included under Theme 3: Climate Research and Modeling?
This theme targets improved climate forecasting at mesoscale, regional, and global scales when satellite data are crucial inputs. It calls for developing regional ecosystem models that can assimilate or incorporate satellite observations to anticipate how climate change may affect ecosystems, with particular emphasis on ecosystems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It also states that the institute is expected to play a significant role in National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Climate Test Bed projects when satellite data are key inputs, supporting faster testing and transition into operational prediction and analysis systems.
Does NOAA expect outreach and education activities as part of the institute?
Yes. In addition to research capabilities across the three major themes, applicants are expected to include meaningful outreach and education activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-federal public and private non-profit universities, colleges, and research institutions that offer accredited graduate-level degree programs in NOAA-related sciences.
Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
No. Eligibility is limited to non-federal public and private non-profit universities, colleges, and research institutions with accredited graduate-level programs in NOAA-related sciences.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Eligibility is limited to non-federal institutions.
Do applicants need graduate-level programs?
Yes. The eligible applicants must offer accredited graduate-level degree programs in NOAA-related sciences.
What rules or guidance documents should applicants review before preparing a proposal?
Applicants are instructed to review NOAA Administrative Order 216-107 and the Cooperative Institute Interim Handbook prior to proposal preparation. These documents define the Cooperative Institute framework, expectations for NOAA-institute collaboration, and the competitive selection and evaluation process referenced in the announcement.
When were applications posted and when were they due?
Applications were posted on December 30, 2008, and the closing date was February 3, 2009.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is March 5, 2009.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926.
What does NOAA mean by translating research into operations?
The opportunity emphasizes ensuring research results can be translated into practical tools, datasets, and methods that support NOAA operations. It also highlights moving successful satellite-based approaches toward NOAA operational use and supporting operational transition pathways through routine interaction with NOAA staff and facilities.
Is the institute expected to work with end users outside NOAA?
Yes. Under the Climate and Satellite Observations and Monitoring theme, NOAA stresses engaging a wide range of end users, including researchers, businesses and industry, and government and private-sector stakeholders, to identify and address real-world satellite climate information needs.
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