The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering the FY 2013 Joint Hurricane Testbed grant under the United States Weather Research Program (USWRP). This grant aims to support the transfer of research and technology advancements into tropical cyclone analysis and forecast operations. Eligible applicants include various institutions, organizations, and governmental bodies. Researchers are encouraged to submit proposals for testing and evaluating their scientific and technological applications in a quasi-operational environment. Successful projects may be considered for operational implementation by operational centers. Grants are awarded for a period of one to two years, with a closing date of Dec 07, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 191273
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NOAA-OAR-OWAQ-2013-2003469 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY 2013 Joint Hurricane Testbed |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 11.459 — Weather and Air Quality Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 07, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jan 06, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal governments; and Federal agencies |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Department of Commerce |
| Description:: | The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is soliciting LOIs (Letters of Intent) under the United States Weather Research Program (USWRP), as administrated by the USWRP Joint Hurricane Testbed (JHT). This notice also provides guidelines for the submission of full proposals. This notice describes opportunities and application procedures for the transfer of relevant research and technology advances into tropical cyclone analysis and forecast operations. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal governments; and Federal agencies. This notice calls for researchers to submit proposals to test and evaluate, and modify if necessary, in a quasi-operational environment, their own scientific and technological research applications. Projects satisfying metrics for success and operational constraints may be selected for operational implementation by the operational center(s) after the completion of the JHT-funded work. The period of the award is from one to two years. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 11.459 |
| Competition ID: | 2297052 |
| Competition Title: | Joint Hurricane Testbed |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00138070 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Dec 07, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Dr. Jiann-Gwo Jiing, Director, Joint Hurricane Testbed, Tropical Prediction Center, 11691 SW. 17th Street, Miami, FL 33165, telephone: 305-229-4443, or via E-mail: Jiann-Gwo.Jiing@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] CD511 Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.459 | 2297052 | Joint Hurricane Testbed | PKG00138070 | Aug 10, 2012 | Dec 07, 2012 | View | Dr. Jiann-Gwo Jiing, Director, Joint Hurricane Testbed, Tropical Prediction Center, 11691 SW. 17th Street, Miami, FL 33165, telephone: 305-229-4443, or via E-mail: Jiann-Gwo.Jiing@noaa.gov | Organization Applicants |