Opportunity Information: Apply for NESDIS NESDISPO 2009 2001589
Apply for NESDIS NESDISPO 2009 2001589
- 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 "Scientific Data Stewardship Project Office for 2009" 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 Oct 6, 2008 and posted on Oct 6, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 2008 Letters of Intent should be received no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time, October 31, 2008. Full proposals must be received no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time, December 15, 2008.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education other nonprofits for profits commercial organizations international organizations state, local and Indian tribal governments and Federal agencies. Applications from non Federal and Federal applicants will be competed against each other. Please Note Before non NOAA Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate that they have legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriation. The only exception to this is governmental research facilities for awards issued under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 44720(b). Because this announcement is not proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Scientific Data Stewardship (SDS) Project Office for 2009 is a NOAA-managed funding opportunity aimed at improving how the United States develops, maintains, and responsibly curates Climate Data Records (CDRs) across the atmosphere, cryosphere, oceans, and land surface. The central idea is to strengthen the scientific foundation and long-term usability of climate observations so they can reliably support climate change detection and monitoring, assessments of climate conditions and trends, and practical decision-making related to understanding, adaptation, and mitigation. While NOAA manages the project, the program is explicitly shaped by input from other federal agencies so that the outputs are meant to function as a government-wide contribution rather than a single-agency effort.
The opportunity is grounded in the National Research Council's 2004 framework that distinguishes between Fundamental Climate Data Records and Thematic Climate Data Records. In practical terms, the 2009 emphasis is on Fundamental CDRs and on lower-complexity Thematic CDRs, meaning the program is prioritizing core, broadly applicable datasets and relatively straightforward derived products that can be more readily standardized, documented, and sustained over time. This focus reflects the program's stewardship mission: ensuring that climate records are not only created, but also kept consistent, traceable, and accessible for long-term scientific and operational use.
This is a discretionary funding announcement offered through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 11.440 (Environmental Sciences, Applications, Data, and Education). NOAA expected to make about 12 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2.6 million for the competition. The activity aligns with education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, signaling that proposals may involve a mix of research, data systems work, documentation, and practices that improve the reliability and longevity of climate datasets. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for applicants that do not have dedicated match funding.
The eligibility pool is broad. Applicants may include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit and commercial organizations, international organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments, as well as federal agencies. Importantly, non-federal and federal applicants are competed against one another in the same competition. For federal applicants outside NOAA, there is an added compliance step: they must be able to demonstrate legal authority to receive funding from another federal agency beyond their appropriation, with a narrow exception noted for certain governmental research facilities under 49 U.S.C. 44720(b). The announcement also clarifies that, because this is not a procurement of goods or services, the Economy Act is not an appropriate legal basis for funding in this context.
Key dates are clearly defined. The announcement was posted on October 6, 2008. Letters of Intent were due by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 31, 2008, and full proposals were due by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on December 15, 2008, which is also listed as the closing date. The archive date is January 14, 2009, indicating when the opportunity information was slated to be formally archived.
Overall, the SDS Project Office for 2009 is best understood as a targeted investment in climate data quality and stewardship practices, aimed at producing climate records that are credible, well-documented, and stable enough to support long-term climate science and applications. The program structure and framing emphasize continuity and cross-agency usefulness, with the expectation that funded efforts will strengthen the national climate information infrastructure rather than produce short-lived or narrowly tailored datasets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Scientific Data Stewardship (SDS) Project Office for 2009?
The Scientific Data Stewardship (SDS) Project Office for 2009 is a NOAA-managed discretionary funding opportunity focused on improving how the United States develops, maintains, and responsibly curates Climate Data Records (CDRs) across the atmosphere, cryosphere, oceans, and land surface.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to strengthen the scientific foundation and long-term usability of climate observations so they can reliably support climate change detection and monitoring, assessments of climate conditions and trends, and practical decision-making related to understanding, adaptation, and mitigation.
Is this opportunity intended to benefit only NOAA?
No. Although NOAA manages the project, the program is explicitly shaped by input from other federal agencies. The outputs are intended to function as a government-wide contribution rather than a single-agency effort.
What kinds of climate datasets does the program emphasize?
The 2009 emphasis is on Fundamental Climate Data Records (Fundamental CDRs) and on lower-complexity Thematic Climate Data Records (Thematic CDRs). This reflects a priority on core, broadly applicable datasets and relatively straightforward derived products that can be standardized, documented, and sustained over time.
What framework is this opportunity based on?
The opportunity is grounded in the National Research Council's 2004 framework that distinguishes between Fundamental Climate Data Records and Thematic Climate Data Records.
Why does the program emphasize stewardship?
The stewardship mission is to ensure climate records are not only created, but also kept consistent, traceable, and accessible for long-term scientific and operational use.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This is a discretionary funding announcement offered through grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under CFDA 11.440 (Environmental Sciences, Applications, Data, and Education).
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make about 12 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available for the competition?
The estimated total funding level for the competition was $2.6 million.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility pool is broad and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit and commercial organizations, international organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments, as well as federal agencies.
Are federal and non-federal applicants evaluated in separate pools?
No. Non-federal and federal applicants are competed against one another in the same competition.
Are there special requirements for federal applicants outside NOAA?
Yes. Federal applicants outside NOAA must be able to demonstrate legal authority to receive funding from another federal agency beyond their appropriation, with a narrow exception noted for certain governmental research facilities under 49 U.S.C. 44720(b).
Can a federal applicant rely on the Economy Act as the legal basis for funding?
No. The announcement clarifies that, because this is not a procurement of goods or services, the Economy Act is not an appropriate legal basis for funding in this context.
What broad activity areas does this opportunity align with?
The activity aligns with education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development. This signals that proposals may involve a mix of research, data systems work, documentation, and practices that improve the reliability and longevity of climate datasets.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on October 6, 2008.
Was a Letter of Intent required, and when was it due?
Letters of Intent were due by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 31, 2008.
When were full proposals due?
Full proposals were due by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on December 15, 2008. This date is also listed as the closing date.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity, and what was it?
The archive date indicates when the opportunity information was slated to be formally archived. The archive date listed was January 14, 2009.
What is the overall intent of the SDS Project Office investment?
Overall, the SDS Project Office for 2009 is a targeted investment in climate data quality and stewardship practices, aimed at producing climate records that are credible, well-documented, and stable enough to support long-term climate science and applications.
What kind of outcomes is the program trying to encourage?
The program structure and framing emphasize continuity and cross-agency usefulness, with an expectation that funded efforts will strengthen the national climate information infrastructure rather than produce short-lived or narrowly tailored datasets.
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