NOAA Atlas 14 Volume for Texas | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The NOAA Atlas 14 Volume for Texas grant opportunity is a discretionary, science and technology research cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Department of the Army). Its central goal is to produce an updated, Texas-specific volume of NOAA Atlas 14 that estimates how often different intensities of rainfall are likely to occur across the state. In practical terms, the project is about translating historical precipitation records into statistically defensible precipitation frequency estimates that engineers and planners can use when they design infrastructure and manage flood risk.

The technical purpose of the work is to determine annual exceedance probabilities (AEP) and average recurrence intervals (ARI) for precipitation events spanning short bursts to long-duration storms. The opportunity specifically calls for precipitation duration ranges from 5 minutes up to 60 days, and for frequency levels (recurrence intervals) from 1 year through 1,000 years. To do this, researchers are expected to compile and analyze historical precipitation data, develop point-based frequency estimates, and then spatially interpolate those results to create continuous statewide products. The interpolation target resolution is roughly 4 km by 4 km, which is fine enough to support engineering applications while still being realistic for statewide mapping.

A major deliverable is the publication of the results as a web-based volume of NOAA Atlas 14 hosted online by NOAA. The Texas volume is expected to include the same types of products provided in prior Atlas 14 volumes. That includes access through the Precipitation Frequency Data Server (so users can query precipitation frequency values), base grids in standard data formats, electronic map products, trend analysis results, charts showing seasonal distributions and probabilistic temporal distributions, and thorough documentation explaining data sources, methods, and limitations. In other words, the project is not just a set of numbers; it is a full package of datasets, maps, analyses, and documentation intended for broad public and professional use.

The public value and intended use cases are centered on flood risk management and infrastructure design. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to use the updated precipitation frequency information to support hydrologic studies and to strengthen its Flood Risk Management mission, which depends heavily on having the best available rainfall frequency estimates. State and transportation agencies are also highlighted as key end users, with TXDOT specifically mentioned. Updated precipitation frequency estimates are commonly used to size and design highways, culverts, bridges, and related drainage features, and they also support stormwater system design work such as estimating detention basin storage volumes and sizing outlet structures. The grant frames these outcomes as direct safety benefits: better rainfall frequency data leads to more accurate drainage design and better-performing flood risk management structures, which can reduce failure risks and improve public safety during heavy rainfall events.

From an administrative standpoint, the funding opportunity number is W9126G 15 2 RFP 0003, titled "NOAA Atlas 14 Volume for Texas." It was posted March 31, 2015 (created March 30, 2015), with an original and current closing date of April 30, 2015, and an archive date of May 30, 2015. The program anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $1,750,000. The award ceiling is listed as $1,750,000 and the award floor as $150,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, signaling that the sponsor is looking for university-based research capacity in precipitation statistics, geospatial interpolation, and hydrologic data product development. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 12.114 (Collaborative Research and Development).

For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Lucille Smith, Contract Specialist/Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at 409-766-3845.

Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Dept. of the Army Corps of Engineers

Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Next opportunity: BLM New Mexico (NM) CESU Montezuma Quail Research, Initiative for the Management of Wildlife Fishery Resources in NM, (Challenge Cost Share), Las Cruces District Office

Previous opportunity: Exploratory Clinical Trials of Novel Interventions for Mental Disorders (R33)

USGrants.org Applicant Portal:

Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.

Apply for W9126G 15 2 RFP 0003

 

[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?

Applicants also applied for:

Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (W9126G 15 2 RFP 0003) also looked into and applied for these:

 

Grant application guides and resources

It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!

Apply for Grants

 

 

Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers

Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.

If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.

Subscribe to Leads

 

Request more information:

Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "W9126G 15 2 RFP 0003", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:

Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.