National Optical Astronomy Observatory Grant Opportunity

This department is offering a grant opportunity for managing and operating the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), a vital national center for ground-based, nighttime, optical and infrared (O/IR) astronomy research in the U.S. The selected organization will collaborate with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to ensure NOAO’s state-of-the-art capabilities benefit professional researchers pursuing various astrophysical challenges. Proposals should outline plans to provide access to observational resources, support research and education programs, maintain facilities, develop a diverse workforce, and establish partnerships within the scientific community. The successful proposal will present a sustainable vision for NOAO that aligns with community-driven research and education activities.

Opportunity ID: 238898

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	13-582
Funding Opportunity Title::	National Optical Astronomy Observatory
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::	1
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	47.049 — Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Jul 31, 2013
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Jan 13, 2014
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Jan 13, 2014
Archive Date::	Feb 13, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 200,617,888
Award Ceiling::	$
Award Floor::	$200,617,888

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility::

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:
-For-profit organizations: U.S. commercial organizations, especially small businesses with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education.
-Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities.
-Universities and Colleges – Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	National Science Foundation
Description::	Proposals are solicited to manage and operate the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO). NOAO is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated by a managing organization under cooperative agreement with NSF.?? NOAO is a national center for research in ground-based, nighttime, optical and infrared (O/IR) astronomy for the U.S. astronomical community.?? NOAO’s core mission is to facilitate access for all qualified professional researchers to state-of-the-art observational capabilities and data bases in O/IR astronomy, and to enable the U.S. research community to pursue a broad range of modern astrophysical challenges from small bodies within the Solar System, to the most distant galaxies in the early Universe, to indirect observations of dark energy and dark matter. The awardee will work closely with NSF and the scientific community to ensure that NOAO continues to support, sustain and advance frontier science as enabled by unique research capabilities and as promoted through a culture of excellence. In cooperation with NSF and within available resources, NOAO will plan and execute a viable, coherent and inclusive program to facilitate research and education, consistent with the objectives and priorities of the scientific community. The awardee will manage facilities and equipment provided by NSF in accord with the scope and funding described in this solicitation.?? NOAO is a multidisciplinary and multiuser resource, and its programs will be carried out in collaboration with its stakeholder communities. Proposals should describe how the proposing organization(s) will provide access to observing capabilities and scientific data; facilitate an integrated program of research, education, training and outreach; maintain instruments, facilities and infrastructure; manage and develop a skilled and diverse workforce; and establish appropriate partnerships with academic institutions, industry, private organizations and the international community to support the NOAO mission.Within available resources and as consistent with the expectations and criteria identified in this solicitation, the successful proposal will present a compelling, sustainable vision for NOAO that supports an optimal suite of community-driven research and education activities through effective structures for management and operations.
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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:	47.049
Competition ID:
Competition Title:
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00182514
Opening Date:	Jul 31, 2013
Closing Date:	Jan 13, 2014
Agency Contact Information::	Vernon Pankonin
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NSF Cover Page [V1.3]
optional_forms	R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V1.2] NSF Deviation Authorization [V1.1] NSF Suggested Reviewers [V1.1] NSF FastLane System Registration [V1.3]

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