Government Grants
Business Grants
Home Owner Programs
Federal Programs
About Us
Climate and Atmospheric Research
- Climate Program Office 2018
- NOAA Climate Program Office’s Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) Program
- NOAA Climate Program Office FY2017 - Understanding Climate Impacts on Fish Stocks and Fisheries to Inform Sustainable Management
- FY 2017 Climate Program Office
- Climate Program Office FY 2016
The Department of Commerce fosters and promotes the nation's economic development and technological advancement through vigilance in international trade policy, domestic business policy and growth, and promoting economic progress at all levels.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| National Academy Of Sciences | $ 928,090 | 2019-09-01 | 2024-08-31 | |
| Georgia Tech Research Corporation | $ 138,160 | 2020-09-01 | 2023-08-31 | |
| Texas A & M University | $ 133,308 | 2020-09-01 | 2023-08-31 | |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York, The | $ 129,618 | 2020-09-01 | 2023-08-31 | |
| Regents Of The University Of Colorado, The | $ 119,931 | 2020-09-01 | 2023-08-31 | |
| University Of Miami | $ 184,045 | 2020-09-01 | 2023-08-31 | |
| George Mason University | $ 180,498 | 2020-09-01 | 2023-08-31 | |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | $ 150,138 | 2020-09-01 | 2023-08-31 | |
| University Of Maryland Center For Environmental Science | $ 20,547 | 2020-09-01 | 2023-08-31 | |
| George Mason University | $ 157,501 | 2020-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grants may be used for research and development, advisory services, and operational systems as they relate to specific programs.
Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for grants, are evaluated on an individual grant or program basis.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, international organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Organizations and individuals with interests in meteorology, oceanography, and climate research and prediction.
Credentials/Documentation
Proposals with statement of work, estimated budget, and curriculum vitae. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Submit an electronic application to Grants.gov APPLY for financial assistance (SF 424) with statement of work to be performed and proposed amount. This program is subject to the requirements of OMB Circular No. A-110 and 15 CFR Part 24, 'Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments,' as applicable.
Award Procedures
Awards are made on the basis of peer review of proposals.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Federal Aviation Act, 49 U.S.C 4720; National Climate Program Act, 15 U.S.C 2931-2934; Navigation and Navigable Waters, 33 U.S.C 883d; Weather Service Organic Act, 15 U.S.C 2904.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 100 to 200 days from time of proposal receipt.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
By negotiation with Climate Program Office.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: Cost Sharing is only required in one program element competition which is the NOAA Climate Transition Program (NCTP) where the Cost Share Percentage must be at least 5 percent of the total costs. The other competitions have no cost sharing requirement. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grant award period ranges one to five years with annual funding for one year. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: As stated in agreement.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program reports are not applicable.
Cash reports are not applicable.
Progress reports are not applicable.
Annual performance and financial reports are required.
Final reports are due 90 days after expiration of award.
Annual performance and financial reports are required.
Final reports are due 90 days after expiration of award.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
Grantees expected to maintain complete records for each grant to insure funds are used for purpose for which grant was made.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-1450-0-1-306.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 $44,040,094; FY 17 est $45,134,708; and FY 18 est $36,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Allowable cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular A-87 for State and local governments and Indian Tribes; OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofit and for- profit organizations; OMB Circular A-21 for institutions of higher education; and 48 CFR Part 31 for commercial organizations. Financial assistance management will be in accordance with 15 CFR Part 14 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit and commercial organizations, and with 15 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Director Director, Climate Program Office, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Suite 12860, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 734-1263. , Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 Phone: (301) 427-2089
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Proposals are subject to office and peer review process taking into consideration primarily scientific merit and application to office research goals. Principal investigators' qualifications and cost are also considered, with cost subject to negotiation.
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Celebrity Support in Social Enterprises
Although celebrity names and support associated with social enterprises can be an effective tool to promote a business and tackle a social mission, they do come with their risks.
