Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NWS NWSPO 2015 2004117
Apply for NOAA NWS NWSPO 2015 2004117
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Round 1 of Research to Operations Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.468 Applied Meteorological Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2014 and posted on Jul 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education.
- Federal agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
Round 1 of the National Weather Service (NWS) Research to Operations (R2O) Initiative is a Department of Commerce/NOAA funding opportunity designed to speed up the transition of weather forecasting research into tools and systems that can be used in day-to-day NWS operations. The intent is practical and mission-focused: fund applied science, numerical modeling, and data assimilation work that can be demonstrated, tested, and ultimately incorporated into operational numerical weather prediction (NWP) analyses and forecasts. The program is framed as a way to meet growing public service demands while improving forecast accuracy and warning capability for high-impact environmental hazards, aligning with NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) strategic goal.
Projects funded under this announcement are expected to run for two years, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2015 (unless otherwise directed by NOAA/NWS). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial involvement from the federal partner during the period of performance, often through coordination, technical engagement, data or infrastructure access, and iterative testing toward operational readiness. NOAA anticipated making around 20 awards under this round, supporting work in applied meteorological research (CFDA 11.468).
The technical priorities focus on accelerating improvements to the NWS modeling and forecast enterprise, particularly work that strengthens the Next Generation Global Prediction System (NGGPS) and related capabilities. The announcement highlights five major development areas: (1) faster development and implementation of improved global weather prediction models, (2) improved data assimilation techniques, (3) nested regional prediction capabilities to better represent smaller-scale weather features within broader global guidance, (4) post-processing tools and techniques that translate raw model output into more accurate and usable forecasts, and (5) improvements to software architecture and system engineering, reflecting an emphasis on modern, operationally maintainable code and workflow design. In addition to global prediction needs, the notice explicitly calls out hurricane and other high-impact weather forecast models, emphasizing outcomes that help reduce societal and economic disruption.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally open to maximize innovation and partnerships. Applicants may come from public or private sources, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), commercial and for-profit organizations, small businesses, state and local governments, county and city/township governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and federal agencies. While proposals can be submitted by many organization types, the program strongly encourages partnerships with universities, reflecting the R2O goal of connecting research expertise with operational forecasting needs and creating a cost-effective pipeline from research results to real-world NWS services.
Funding for the round was estimated at $3.7 million total. Individual awards were expected to fall between $150,000 (floor) and $500,000 (ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the opportunity, which lowers the barrier to participation for applicants that may not have access to non-federal matching funds. The opportunity was posted July 29, 2014, with an application closing date of September 30, 2014, and an archive date of October 30, 2014.
At its core, this opportunity is about reducing the gap between promising forecasting research and operational deployment. NOAA/NWS is looking for projects that can engage directly with operational constraints and priorities, produce demonstrable improvements, and support collaborative testing between research institutions and operational forecast scientists. The expected payoff is improved forecast skill and warning performance for the public, especially for high-impact events, achieved through model advances, better use of observational data via assimilation, and improved operational software and engineering practices.
For applicant questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Christopher Hedge at NOAA/NWS, 1325 East West Highway, Room 15328, Silver Spring, MD 20910, phone 301-713-3557 ext. 182.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - NWS Research to Operations (R2O) Initiative (Round 1)
What is the National Weather Service (NWS) Research to Operations (R2O) Initiative (Round 1)?
It is a Department of Commerce/NOAA National Weather Service funding opportunity intended to speed up the transition of weather forecasting research into tools and systems that can be used in day-to-day NWS operations.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The goal is to reduce the gap between promising forecasting research and operational deployment by funding practical, mission-focused work that can be demonstrated, tested, and ultimately incorporated into operational numerical weather prediction (NWP) analyses and forecasts.
What types of work does the program intend to fund?
The program intends to fund applied science, numerical modeling, and data assimilation work that is designed for operational relevance and can be moved toward operational readiness within the NWS forecasting environment.
How does this opportunity align with NOAA priorities?
The opportunity is framed as a way to meet growing public service demands while improving forecast accuracy and warning capability for high-impact environmental hazards, aligning with NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) strategic goal.
How long are projects expected to run?
Projects funded under this announcement are expected to run for two years.
What is the anticipated project start date?
The anticipated start date is May 1, 2015, unless otherwise directed by NOAA/NWS.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement from the federal partner during the period of performance. In this opportunity, that involvement is described as potentially including coordination, technical engagement, access to data or infrastructure, and iterative testing toward operational readiness.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making under this round?
NOAA anticipated making around 20 awards under Round 1.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity supports applied meteorological research under CFDA 11.468.
What technical areas are prioritized in this announcement?
The announcement emphasizes accelerating improvements to the NWS modeling and forecast enterprise, especially work that strengthens the Next Generation Global Prediction System (NGGPS) and related capabilities.
What are the five major development areas highlighted by the program?
The notice highlights five major development areas: (1) faster development and implementation of improved global weather prediction models, (2) improved data assimilation techniques, (3) nested regional prediction capabilities to better represent smaller-scale weather features within broader global guidance, (4) post-processing tools and techniques that translate raw model output into more accurate and usable forecasts, and (5) improvements to software architecture and system engineering focused on modern, operationally maintainable code and workflow design.
Does the opportunity include high-impact weather forecasting priorities?
Yes. In addition to global prediction needs, the notice explicitly calls out hurricane and other high-impact weather forecast models and emphasizes outcomes that help reduce societal and economic disruption.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes applicants from public or private sources, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), commercial and for-profit organizations, small businesses, state and local governments, county and city/township governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and federal agencies.
Are partnerships encouraged?
Yes. The program strongly encourages partnerships with universities to connect research expertise with operational forecasting needs and to create a cost-effective pipeline from research results to real-world NWS services.
What is the estimated total funding available for this round?
Total funding for the round was estimated at $3.7 million.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from $150,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 29, 2014.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date was September 30, 2014.
What is the archive date?
The archive date was October 30, 2014.
What kinds of outcomes is NOAA/NWS looking for?
NOAA/NWS is looking for projects that engage directly with operational constraints and priorities, produce demonstrable improvements, and support collaborative testing between research institutions and operational forecast scientists, with the expected payoff of improved forecast skill and warning performance for the public.
What is the role of operational testing and demonstration in this program?
The program is built around research that can be demonstrated, tested, and iteratively improved with the goal of incorporation into operational NWP analyses and forecasts.
Does the opportunity emphasize software and engineering, or only scientific research?
It emphasizes both. In addition to scientific and modeling advances, the priorities explicitly include improvements to software architecture and system engineering to support modern, operationally maintainable code and workflow design.
Who can I contact with questions or to request assistance accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Christopher Hedge at NOAA/NWS, 1325 East West Highway, Room 15328, Silver Spring, MD 20910, phone 301-713-3557 ext. 182.
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