Short Term Climate Fluctuations
(1) University of Maryland - Cooperative Institute, Climate Studies; (2) UCAR - Scientific Program.
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Program Accomplishments
Not available.
Uses and Use Restrictions
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.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication 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 Procedures
Applications for Federal Assistance (SF- 424) with the proposal and budget estimate are required.
Award Procedures
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.
Authorization
Public Law 95-224, 15 U.S.C. 313; 49 U.S.C. 1463.
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 27, 2003), Audits of States, Local Governments, and NonProfit Organizations, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 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.
Obigations
FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not 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
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.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Proposals reviewed and approved on basis of relevance to program objectives, potential for service, cost effectiveness, and availability of funds.
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