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Weather and Air Quality Research
To develop the base of scientific knowledge for better informed decisions.
- FY 2017 Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment in the Southeast U.S. (VORTEX-SE), and Infrasound Detection of Tornadoes
- FY 2017 Joint Technology Transfer Initiative
- FY 2017 Joint Hurricane Testbed (JHT), Hazardous Weather Testbed (HWT), and Hydrometeorology Testbed (HMT)
- FY 2016 Joint Technology Transfer Initiative
- FY 2016 Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment in the Southeast U.S. (VORTEX-SE)
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 | |
| Mississippi State University | $ 11,000,000 | 2019-10-01 | 2023-09-30 | |
| University Of Missouri System | $ 205,995 | 2020-09-01 | 2022-08-31 | |
| University Of Maryland, College Park | $ 368,676 | 2020-09-01 | 2022-08-31 | |
| University Corporation For Atmospheric Research | $ 145,840 | 2020-09-01 | 2022-08-31 | |
| University Of Alabama | $ 179,235 | 2020-09-01 | 2022-08-31 | |
| Board Of Regents Of The University Of Nebraska | $ 260,822 | 2020-09-01 | 2022-08-31 | |
| University Of Oklahoma | $ 21,367 | 2020-09-01 | 2022-08-31 | |
| University Of Oklahoma | $ 120,765 | 2020-09-01 | 2022-08-31 | |
| University Of Illinois | $ 282,718 | 2020-09-01 | 2022-08-31 | |
| Texas Tech University System | $ 211,176 | 2020-09-01 | 2022-08-31 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grants may be used for research and development, science assessments, 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.
Grants and contracts currently exist with National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program (NAPAP) participants.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Universities, colleges, junior colleges, technical schools, institutions, laboratories; any State, political subdivision of a State or agency or officer thereof; any individual.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Organizations and individuals with interests in meteorology, oceanography, climate, and air-quality research and prediction and organizations and individuals in the social sciences with interests in the linkages between human systems and the aforementioned interest areas.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. 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 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 1463; Weather Service Organic Act, Title 15, Section 313; Transportation: Meteorological Services; Promoting Safety and Efficiency, Title 49, Section 44720(b); Navigation and Navigable Waters: Improvement of Methods, Instruments, and Equipment; Investigations and Research, Title 33, Section 883d, as amended by Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act, Title 4, Section 401-407, as amended by Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act, Title 1, Section 102-110; The Public Health and Welfare: Research, investigation, training, and other activities, Title 42, Section 7403.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 90 to 180 days from time of proposal receipt.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
By negotiation with OAR.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Normally for a period of one year. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: As described in agreement.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program reports are not applicable.
Cash reports are not applicable.
Progress reports are not applicable.
Expenditure reports are not applicable.
Quarterly 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 the purpose for which the grant was made.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-1450-0-1-306.
Obigations
(Project Grants (Contracts)) FY 16 $8,838,244; FY 17 est $13,094,248; and FY 18 est $15,430,129
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 Office of Weather and Air Quality, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway , Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 Phone: (301) 713-9397
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Proposals are subject to office and peer review process taking into consideration primarily scientific merit and application to NOAA's research and operational goals. Principal investigators' qualifications and cost are also considered, with cost subject to negotiation.
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