The OAR Office and Weather and Air Quality (OWAQ) and the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) are offering the VORTEX-SE Grant. This grant focuses on researching meteorological and sociological aspects of tornadoes in the southeastern U.S. to improve forecasting, warnings, and public responses to mitigate damage and loss of life. The closing date for applications is June 12, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 276532
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-OAR-OWAQ-2015-2004475 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | VORTEX-SE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.459 — Weather and Air Quality Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 12, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 12, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | This research funding opportunity is being jointly issued by the OAR Office and Weather and Air Quality (OWAQ) and the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL). It seeks to obtain new knowledge of the meteorological aspects of tornadoes in the southeastern U.S. and the sociological aspects of the public response to tornado forecasts and tornado events. This new knowledge will improve our ability to forecast and warn of tornadoes and elicit appropriate responses to mitigate damage, injuries, and loss of life. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. John Cortinas
301-734-1198 Email:John.Cortinas@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changed award ceiling and floor | May 12, 2015 | |
| May 12, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-OAR-OWAQ-2015-2004475 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | VORTEX-SE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.459 — Weather and Air Quality Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 12, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 12, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | This research funding opportunity is being jointly issued by the OAR Office and Weather and Air Quality (OWAQ) and the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL). It seeks to obtain new knowledge of the meteorological aspects of tornadoes in the southeastern U.S. and the sociological aspects of the public response to tornado forecasts and tornado events. This new knowledge will improve our ability to forecast and warn of tornadoes and elicit appropriate responses to mitigate damage, injuries, and loss of life. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. John Cortinas
301-734-1198 Email:John.Cortinas@noaa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-OAR-OWAQ-2015-2004475 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | VORTEX-SE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.459 — Weather and Air Quality Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 12, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | This research funding opportunity is being jointly issued by the OAR Office and Weather and Air Quality (OWAQ) and the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL). It seeks to obtain new knowledge of the meteorological aspects of tornadoes in the southeastern U.S. and the sociological aspects of the public response to tornado forecasts and tornado events. This new knowledge will improve our ability to forecast and warn of tornadoes and elicit appropriate responses to mitigate damage, injuries, and loss of life. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. John Cortinas
301-734-1198 Email:John.Cortinas@noaa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 276532 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-oar-owaq-2015-2004475 ffo report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dr. John Cortinas 301-734-1198 Email: John.Cortinas@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.459 | 2537598 | VORTEX – SE | PKG00216834 | May 12, 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
276532 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
276532 Project-1.1.pdf
276532 CD511-1.1.pdf
276532 Budget-1.1.pdf
276532 SF424B-1.1.pdf
276532 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
276532 Other-1.1.pdf
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