Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA OAR OWAQ 2016 2004717
Apply for NOAA OAR OWAQ 2016 2004717
- The DOC in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 Air Quality Research and Forecasting" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.459.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 06, 2015 and posted on Nov 06, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 29, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 Air Quality Research and Forecasting opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), specifically NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) through its Office of Weather and Air Quality (OWAQ) and the U.S. Weather Research Program (USWRP). The focus is on supporting research and development that strengthens air quality forecasting, with an emphasis on improvements that NOAA can transition into operations. The core goal is to advance the science and tools needed to improve NOAA's operational predictions of two major air pollutants, ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), looking ahead over the next 5 to 10 years. In practical terms, the work funded under this opportunity is meant to help NOAA produce more accurate and reliable air quality forecasts that can better inform public health decisions, regulatory planning, and day-to-day awareness for communities affected by unhealthy air.
Funding is provided through either grants or cooperative agreements, which signals that NOAA may expect varying levels of agency involvement depending on the project and award mechanism. The activity category is research and development tied to environment, natural resources, and science and technology. The program is associated with CFDA number 11.459. NOAA anticipated making about six awards under this announcement, with an award ceiling of $150,000 per project. While the notice does not provide a total program funding amount in the supplied details, the ceiling and expected number of awards indicate a relatively targeted portfolio of projects aimed at specific forecasting advancements rather than large-scale multi-year centers.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, reflecting NOAA's interest in drawing from government, academic, nonprofit, and private-sector expertise. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This broad eligibility makes it possible for applicants to propose work spanning fundamental research, applied modeling and forecasting improvements, data assimilation approaches, evaluation and verification methods, and other development activities that can realistically contribute to better operational prediction skill for ozone and PM2.5.
Key timing details indicate the opportunity was created and posted on November 6, 2015, with an application closing date of January 29, 2016 (both the original and current closing dates match, suggesting no deadline extension in the provided record). The official funding opportunity title is "FY 2016 Air Quality Research and Forecasting" and the funding opportunity number is "NOAA OAR OWAQ 2016 2004717." Overall, the announcement is best understood as NOAA's effort to seed and accelerate near- to mid-term scientific and technical progress that can be integrated into NOAA's operational air quality forecasting capabilities, with the clearest emphasis placed on better ozone and PM2.5 forecasts over the next decade.
FY 2016 Air Quality Research and Forecasting (NOAA) - FAQs
What is the FY 2016 Air Quality Research and Forecasting opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) through NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), specifically via the Office of Weather and Air Quality (OWAQ) and the U.S. Weather Research Program (USWRP). It supports research and development intended to strengthen air quality forecasting, with a clear focus on improvements NOAA can transition into operations.
Which NOAA offices and programs are associated with this funding?
The opportunity is associated with NOAA OAR, including OAR's Office of Weather and Air Quality (OWAQ) and the U.S. Weather Research Program (USWRP).
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The core goal is to advance science and tools that improve NOAA's operational predictions of two major air pollutants: ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The announcement emphasizes improvements expected over the next 5 to 10 years.
What kinds of projects does NOAA want to support?
The focus is on research and development that strengthens air quality forecasting and can be transitioned into NOAA operations. Examples of project directions referenced in the description include applied modeling and forecasting improvements, data assimilation approaches, evaluation and verification methods, and other development activities that can realistically improve operational prediction skill for ozone and PM2.5.
Which pollutants are specifically emphasized?
The opportunity specifically targets improvements in forecasting ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
Why is NOAA investing in this work?
The funded work is intended to help NOAA produce more accurate and reliable air quality forecasts that can better inform public health decisions, regulatory planning, and day-to-day awareness for communities affected by unhealthy air.
Is this opportunity considered research, development, or something else?
It is categorized as research and development in areas tied to environment, natural resources, and science and technology.
What type of funding instrument will NOAA use?
Funding is provided through either grants or cooperative agreements, indicating NOAA may have varying levels of involvement depending on the award mechanism.
What does it mean that awards may be grants or cooperative agreements?
Based on the announcement summary, the use of grants or cooperative agreements signals that NOAA may be more or less involved in project activities depending on which mechanism is used. (The specific level of involvement for a given project is not detailed in the provided information.)
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 11.459.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA anticipated making about six awards under this announcement.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $150,000 per project.
Is the total program funding amount provided?
No. The supplied details do not include a total program funding amount, but they do include an award ceiling and an anticipated number of awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicant types.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are explicitly listed as eligible.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, with the note that these nonprofit categories exclude institutions of higher education.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are eligible, and small businesses are also eligible.
What is the funding opportunity title?
The official title is "FY 2016 Air Quality Research and Forecasting."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA OAR OWAQ 2016 2004717.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on November 6, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was January 29, 2016. The supplied record indicates the original and current closing dates match, suggesting there was no deadline extension in the provided information.
What timeframe for improvements does NOAA highlight?
The announcement emphasizes advancing capabilities over the next 5 to 10 years, particularly as they relate to improving NOAA's operational forecasts for ozone and PM2.5.
Is this opportunity aimed at operational transition?
Yes. A central emphasis is on supporting improvements that NOAA can transition into operations, meaning the work should be relevant to NOAA's operational air quality forecasting capabilities.
What is the overall intent of the program in practical terms?
In practical terms, the program is intended to seed and accelerate near- to mid-term scientific and technical progress that can be integrated into NOAA's operational air quality forecasting, ultimately producing more accurate and reliable forecasts for public and stakeholder use.
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