Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NWS NWSPO 2016 2004713
Apply for NOAA NWS NWSPO 2016 2004713
- The DOC in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Next Round of Research to Operations Initiative: NGGPS and HFIP" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.468.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 02, 2015 and posted on Dec 02, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 16 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Next Round of Research to Operations (R2O) Initiative: NGGPS and HFIP is a NOAA National Weather Service funding opportunity designed to move weather research into day-to-day forecasting practice faster and more reliably. Structured as a cooperative agreement, it targets applied science efforts that can be tested, refined, and transitioned into operational numerical weather prediction (NWP) systems used by the NWS. Projects are expected to run for two years, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2016, and the overall emphasis is on practical improvements that help meet growing public and operational demand for more accurate forecasts and warnings.
The core purpose of the R2O Initiative is to expand and accelerate the transition of high-impact forecasting research into operations. NOAA is looking for proposals that directly improve forecast skill and operational capability, not just exploratory research. The program is aligned with NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) goals, meaning it is ultimately about reducing risk to people, property, and economic activity by improving the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of forecasts and hazard warnings.
Technically, the solicitation highlights several priority areas where NOAA wants measurable progress. These include faster development and implementation of improved global prediction models, especially models that better represent Earth system interactions by coupling the atmosphere with the ocean, waves, land surface, and ice components. It also emphasizes improved data assimilation methods to make better use of observations, nested regional prediction capabilities to increase resolution and detail where it matters most, and better hurricane and tropical cyclone modeling methods. Additional priorities include improved ensemble forecasting techniques to better capture uncertainty, enhanced post-processing tools to translate raw model output into more actionable forecast guidance, and upgrades in software architecture and system engineering so models and workflows are more robust, scalable, and easier to maintain in an operational environment.
Within that broader R2O framework, the opportunity specifically solicits proposals supporting two major NOAA efforts. The first is the Next Generation Global Prediction System (NGGPS), which aims to advance global and regional-scale modeling and data assimilation in ways that can be incorporated into the operational NWS modeling suite. The second is the Hurricane Forecast Improvement Project (HFIP), which focuses on coordinating and advancing hurricane-related research to improve operational hurricane forecasts in ways that meet societal needs, including reducing economic disruption through better track, intensity, and hazard guidance.
The announcement also makes clear that NOAA is not only seeking papers or prototype concepts; it is offering a pathway for teams to demonstrate capabilities that have real potential for incorporation into operational NWS analyses and forecasts. In practice, this means projects should be designed with transition in mind, including developmental testing, collaboration with operational forecast scientists, and attention to implementation details such as computational performance, reliability, and compatibility with existing operational systems.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private) and certain federally funded educational institutions, explicitly including examples such as the Naval Postgraduate School. The funding instrument is a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 11.468, indicating NOAA expects substantial interaction and coordination during the project period to support the research-to-operations transition. The notice anticipated up to 16 awards, with an award ceiling of $200,000, and listed an application deadline of February 29, 2016 (original and current closing date the same). Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted, operations-focused research program aimed at delivering near-term improvements to U.S. weather and hurricane prediction capabilities through applied modeling, data assimilation, and transition-ready engineering work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the R2O Initiative: NGGPS and HFIP funding opportunity?
The Next Round of Research to Operations (R2O) Initiative: NGGPS and HFIP is a NOAA National Weather Service funding opportunity intended to move weather research into day-to-day forecasting practice faster and more reliably. It supports applied science and engineering work that can be tested, refined, and transitioned into operational numerical weather prediction (NWP) systems used by the NWS.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The main goal is to expand and accelerate the transition of high-impact forecasting research into operations. NOAA is looking for proposals that directly improve forecast skill and operational capability, with an emphasis on practical improvements rather than exploratory research.
How does this program connect to Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) goals?
The program is aligned with NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) goals, meaning it is ultimately focused on reducing risk to people, property, and economic activity by improving the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of forecasts and hazard warnings.
What type of award is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a discretionary cooperative agreement (CFDA 11.468). This indicates NOAA expects substantial interaction and coordination with awardees during the project period to support research-to-operations transition.
How long are projects expected to last?
Projects are expected to run for two years.
What is the anticipated project start date?
The anticipated start date is September 1, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private) and certain federally funded educational institutions. The notice explicitly includes examples such as the Naval Postgraduate School.
How many awards does NOAA anticipate making?
The notice anticipated up to 16 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $200,000.
When is the application deadline?
The listed application deadline is February 29, 2016 (the original and current closing date are the same).
What kinds of projects is NOAA looking for under this R2O Initiative?
NOAA is looking for applied projects that can demonstrate real potential for incorporation into operational NWS analyses and forecasts. The solicitation emphasizes measurable progress and transition-ready work, not just papers or prototype concepts.
What does "research to operations" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, "research to operations" means taking research results (methods, model improvements, assimilation techniques, tools, or engineering upgrades) and moving them into the operational NWS environment where they can be used routinely for forecasting and warnings. Projects are expected to be designed with transition in mind, including testing and implementation considerations.
What are the main priority technical areas highlighted in the solicitation?
The solicitation highlights priority areas where NOAA wants measurable progress, including:
- Faster development and implementation of improved global prediction models
- Better representation of Earth system interactions through coupled modeling (atmosphere with ocean, waves, land surface, and ice components)
- Improved data assimilation methods to make better use of observations
- Nested regional prediction capabilities to increase resolution and detail where it matters most
- Improved hurricane and tropical cyclone modeling methods
- Improved ensemble forecasting techniques to better capture uncertainty
- Enhanced post-processing tools to translate raw model output into more actionable forecast guidance
- Upgrades in software architecture and system engineering to improve robustness, scalability, and maintainability in operations
What is NGGPS and what is it trying to achieve?
The Next Generation Global Prediction System (NGGPS) is a NOAA effort aimed at advancing global and regional-scale modeling and data assimilation in ways that can be incorporated into the operational NWS modeling suite.
What is HFIP and what is it trying to achieve?
The Hurricane Forecast Improvement Project (HFIP) is a NOAA effort focused on coordinating and advancing hurricane-related research to improve operational hurricane forecasts in ways that meet societal needs. It specifically emphasizes improvements that can reduce economic disruption through better track, intensity, and hazard guidance.
Is this opportunity focused on exploratory research or operational improvements?
This opportunity is focused on operational improvements. NOAA is seeking proposals that directly improve forecast skill and operational capability and that can be tested, refined, and transitioned into operational NWP systems.
What does NOAA mean by "measurable progress" in this solicitation?
Based on the notice, "measurable progress" refers to demonstrable improvements and practical outcomes that can be evaluated through development and testing and that are suitable for transition into operational NWS numerical weather prediction workflows.
What does it mean that NOAA wants more "coupled" global prediction models?
The solicitation emphasizes models that better represent Earth system interactions by coupling the atmosphere with other components such as the ocean, waves, land surface, and ice. This reflects a priority for more integrated Earth system modeling that can improve forecast realism and skill.
What kinds of transition considerations are expected for proposed projects?
The notice indicates projects should be designed with transition in mind. Examples of transition considerations mentioned include developmental testing, collaboration with operational forecast scientists, and attention to implementation details such as computational performance, reliability, and compatibility with existing operational systems.
Why does the opportunity emphasize software architecture and system engineering?
Because the end goal is operational use, the solicitation prioritizes upgrades that make models and workflows more robust, scalable, and easier to maintain in an operational environment. This supports reliable day-to-day forecasting operations.
What is the overall expected impact of the funded work?
Overall, the opportunity is intended to deliver near-term improvements to U.S. weather and hurricane prediction capabilities by transitioning applied modeling, data assimilation, post-processing, ensemble methods, and operationally oriented engineering advances into NWS operations.
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