The program at the National Weather Service/National
Centers for Environmental Prediction/Climate Prediction Center (CPC) is based
on the availability of funds and the relevance of a proposal to CPC's mission:
"To maintain a continuous watch on short- term climate fluctuations and
to diagnose and predict them." Potential applicants may submit a written
proposal with a budget sheet for review and consideration. The proposal must
follow application procedures, set by the NOAA/Grants Management Division.
Cost-sharing by each recipient is usually 5 percent.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: Public
and private educational institutions, and other persons in institutions
qualified to conduct climate-related studies to provide climate-related
services.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
The ultimate benefit will go to the general public through improved methods
and knowledge of the climate system and potentially improved forecasts.
Credentials/Documentation:
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-21 for
institutions of higher education, A-87 for State and local governments, and
A-122 for nonprofit organizations.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Pre-application Coordination:
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372,
"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should
consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in
his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be
followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for
review.
Application Procedure:
Applications for Federal Assistance (SF- 424) with the proposal and budget
estimate are required.
Award Procedure:
Applications are approved within NOAA.
Deadlines: New applications
must be received no later than June 1, and renewals no later than July 1, at
the Grants Management Division for award funding in a fiscal year.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
New applications: 120 days (30 days for review/evaluations, 90 days for
processing). Renewals: 90 days (30 days for review/evaluations, 60 days for
processing).
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Renewals are
available, subject to project performance and availability of funds. The
procedure is the same as a new application.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
This program has no statutory formula.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Awards are generally made for 1-year periods. Funds are released as needed by
recipient, usually once a month.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Quarterly expenditure
reports and final reports are required.
Audits: In accordance with
the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997),
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and NonProfit Organizations,"
nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in
Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for
that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in
Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year,
except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Recipients that are States, local
governments, non-profit organizations (including hospitals), and institutions
of higher learning are subject to the audit requirements contained in the
Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial
organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the
award document.
Records: All financial and
programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other
records of grantees or sub grantees are required to be retained in accordance
with provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 for institutions of higher education
and other nonprofit organizations, and with 10 CFR 24 for State and local
governments.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
13-1450-0-1-306.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01
$0; FY 02 est $0; and FY 03 est $189,103.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Not available.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
In fiscal year 2001, one grant was renewed. Progress
reports continued to show useful results in climate diagnostics, climate
prediction and satellite-estimated radiation budget parameters.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
None.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Not
applicable.
Headquarters Office:
Climate Prediction Center, National Centers for Environmental Prediction,
National Weather Service, World Weather Building, 5200 Auth Rd., Camp Springs,
MD 20746. Telephone: (301) 763- 8000 ext. 7512. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address:
http://www.noaa.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
(1) University of Maryland - Cooperative Institute,
Climate Studies; (2) UCAR - Scientific Program.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Proposals reviewed and approved on basis of relevance to
program objectives, potential for service, cost effectiveness, and
availability of funds.
