Matlock. Web Site Address: http://www.nccos.noaa.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.417, Sea Grant Support. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Assessments of estuarine and marine contaminants, harmful algal blooms, habitats, and natural resources, as they pertain to coastal ecosystems health and biodiversity. Development of a data set of characteristics of the Nation's coasts and oceans including erosion rates, coastal vulnerability indices and coastal hazards for incorporation into a geographic Information System and other microcomputer desktop information systems for further analysis. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: For competitive grants/cooperative agreements, criteria for selecting proposals is contained in the individual program solicitation. For noncompetitive grants, applications received by NCCOS are reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with all program requirements. Final funding decisions will be constrained by the actual amount of agency funding available and changes in programmatic priorities. 11.427 FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS PROGRAM FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Saltonstall-Kennedy Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 713c-3(c). OBJECTIVES: To increase greatly the Nation's wealth and quality of life through sustainable fisheries that support fishing industry jobs, safe and wholesome seafood, and recreational opportunities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Proposals must respond to funding priorities in the annual solicitation. Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of the fisheries resources in the region over which the resource extends as well as the issues/problems involving such fisheries. Issues/problems addressed in the project should be supported by industry experience. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any U.S. citizen or national, or any citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia; or group including State and local governments, except that employees of Federal agencies, and Regional Fishery Management Councils and their employees, are not eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any U.S. citizen or national, or any citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia; or group including State and local governments. Credentials/Documentation: Proposal with statement of work and budget estimate. See annual solicitation published in the Federal Register for details. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education, with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, and with OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should contact 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. A listing of State single points of contact under E.O. 12372 is available at www.hhs.gov/grant snet/lawsregs/eo.htm. Application Procedure: Submit Standard Form 424, project proposal and budget following the format specified by the funding office in the annual solicitation. Proposals are submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to NOAA. Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable. Award Procedure: Proposals are reviewed after the submission deadline in competition with all other proposals submitted. To the extent that funds are available, those proposals judged to best meet priorities are funded. Either grants or cooperative agreements will be awarded. Deadlines: Solicitation published once each fiscal year for which there is an allocation by the Congress for the program. Notice is published in the Federal Register; deadline is 60 days after date of publication. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 3 to 4 months. Appeals: None. Renewals: Projects of up to 24-month durations will be considered. Proposals for continuing work must be competed. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: By statute, the Federal share must be at least 50 percent of the total costs of the project. The requirement for cost-sharing varies from year to year as published in the solicitation. For example, for the FY 2002 solicitation, a 10 percent minimum cost share was required. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants are not to exceed 24 months. Financial status reports are POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Semiannual progress and financial reports shall be due within 30 days after the end of the 6-month period. Final reports shall be submitted within 90 days after the end of the project. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Non-profit Organizations (to include Hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be 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. 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 programspecific 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. Records: Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to an agreement shall be retained for a period of 3 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-5139-0-2-376. Obligations: (Grants) FY 05 actual: $0; FY 06 est $0; and FY 07 est $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: N/A. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: For costs principles, see OMB Circular No. A-87 (State and local governments) and OMB Circular No. A-122 for other receipients. For grants management principles, see 15 CFR 24 (States and local governments) and 15 CFR 14 for other recipients. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Northeast Region: Harold C. Mears, Director, State, Federal and Constituent Programs Office, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Region, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester MA 01930-2298; Telephone: (978)281-9243; Fax: (978) 281-9117; Email: Harry.Mears@noaa.gov. Headquarters Office: Headquarters Office: Steve Aguzin, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Financial Services Division, 1315 East-West Highway, Rm. 13134, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2358 x 215. Fax: (301) 713-1306. Email: Stephen.Aguzin@noaa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mb/financial_services/skhome.htm RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.407, Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986; 11.417, Sea Grant Support. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Northeast Region: Safety Training for Commercial Fishermen. The primary goals of this project are to reach as many commercial fishermen as possible on a voluntary basis to provide them with hands-on safety and survival skills that will give them enough knowledge and experience to know what to do in case of emergencies. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Significance of the issue addressed in the proposal, methodology proposed, responsiveness to published priorities, cost proposed, etc. 11.428 INTERGOVERNMENTAL CLIMATE-PROGRAM (NES DIS) (Regional Climate Centers) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: National Climate Program Act, Section 5, as amended, Public Law 95-367. OBJECTIVES: To aid States in the initiation of regional climate centers which will supply climate data, information, and other climate services to users in the private and public sectors; assess the impacts of climate on the environment and natural hazards, agricultural and industrial production, energy supply and demand, water resources and planning, transportation and tourism, human health, insurance and litigation, and national security; and perform applied research on regional climate problems. Specialized weather services are more appropriately provided by the private sector. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Contracts). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Support of Regional Climate Centers. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any State or group of States, public or private educational institutions, State agencies and other persons or institutions qualified to conduct climate-related studies or provide climate-related services. Beneficiary Eligibility: Local and regional users of climate information. Credentials/Documentation: Proposal with statement of work and budget estimate. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, if applicable. APPLICATION 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. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) with proposal and budget estimate. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Application approved within NOAA. Deadlines: April 1 of each year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Ninety days from application deadline. Appeals: None. Renewals: Annual. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: This program has no statutory formula. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Monthly progress and expenditure reports. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Nonprofit Organizations (to include Hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be 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: Financial and other records pertinent to the award shall be retained for 3 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: FY 05 actual $0; FY 06 est $0; and FY 07 est $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $148,333 for each of the six centers. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Climate services for users have been enhanced at each Regional Climate Center. Internet access to Regional Climate Center home pages continues to grow, indicative of the high demand for climate services and information provided by the Regional Climate Centers. Regional and State scale climate observations are being collected, archived, and disseminated. New techniques and capabilities to conduct climate monitoring were developed and implemented. 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 CRF Part 24 for state and local governments. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: NCDC Regional & State Climate Program Manager National Climatic Data Center 151 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801-5001 Telephone: (828) 271-4358. Web Site Address: http://www.rdc.noaa.gov Regional Climate Centers: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/regionalclimatecenters.html Agency: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: None. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Northeast Regional Climate Center; (2) Midwest Regional Climate Center; (3) High Plains Regional Climate Center; (4) Western Regional Climate Center; (5) Southern Regional Climate Center; and (6) Southeast Regional Climate Center. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Appropriated funds earmarked for specific locations; proposals reviewed and approved on basis of relevance to program objectives, potential for service and cost effectiveness. 11.429 MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, Title III, Public Law 92-532, 16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.; Marine Sanctuaries Amendments of 1984, Public Law 98-498; Marine Sanctuaries Amendments of 1988, Public Law 100-627; National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992, Public Law 102-587. National Marine Sanctuaries Preservation Act of 1996, Public Law 104-283; National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Public Law 106-513. OBJECTIVES: To identify areas of the marine environment of special national significance due to their resource or human-use values; to provide authority for comprehensive and coordinated conservation and management of these marine areas that will complement existing regulatory authorities; to support, promote, and coordinate scientific research on, and monitoring of, the resources of these marine areas; to enhance public awareness, understanding, appreciation, and wise use of the marine environment; and to facilitate, to the extent compatible with the primary objective of resource protection, all public and private uses of the resources of these marine areas not prohibited pursuant to other authorities; and to support organizations that provide environment-based education to students, teachers and communities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Cooperative agreements are entered into for the purpose of conducting research and educational programs; for the solicitation of private donations for the support of such activities in the Marine sanctuary system; to conduct enforcement activities at Marine sanctuary sites; and for other activities to carry out the purposes of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. Scholarships are provided for masters and doctorate level studies particularly by women and minorities who are pursuing degrees in Marine Biology, Maritime Archaeology and Oceanography. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, local governments, regional agencies, interstate agencies, kthrough-12 public and independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher education, commerical and nonprofit organizations, Indian tribal Governments, or other persons. Agreements to solicit private donations may only be made with nonprofit organizations. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are U.S. citizens and have been admitted to a masters or doctorate program for studies in Marine Biology, Maritime Archaeology, and Oceanography. Beneficiary Eligibility: Financial assistance is made for a public purpose. The ultimate beneficiary is the public. The scholarship program benefits individuals who do not have the financial means of pursuing graduate level studies and, in turn, ensures that women and minorities are representative in the areas supported by the scholarship program. Credentials/Documentation: Proposal with statement of work and budget estimate. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions and A-122 for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: The standard application forms, as furnished by NOAA and required by 15 CFR Part 24, must be used when applying for Federal funding. These forms can be obtained from the NOAA Grants Management Division. Informal preapplication conferences are recommended. Consultation and assistance is available from NOAA in the preparation of an application. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. For the scholarships to individuals, there is no preapplication requirement. Application Procedure: Proposals are submitted through Grants. Gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. For cooperative agreements and competitive awards, the application package will be submitted directly to the National Marine Sanctuary Program. For scholarships, the application package will be submitted directly to the NOS Office of the assistant Administrator. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110, for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations, and with 15 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments. Monterey Bay Watershed Education and Training Program Awards are competitively selected. The application process is described in the annual Federal Register Notice. For the scholarship program, the application process is described in the annual Federal Register Notice. Award Procedure: The cooperative agreement and competitive grants awards are approved by the National Marine Sanctuary Program. Scholarship awards are approved by NOS Associate Assistant Administrator for Management. Deadlines: Proposals should be submitted 120 days prior to the beginning date of the cooperative agreement. Competitive grant deadlines and scholarship deadlines are published in the annual Federal Register Notice. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. Appeals: No formal procedure. Renewals: The National Marine Sanctuary Program may renew funding for existing grants that were funded in the previous application process. New grants may be awarded pending successful review of a new application package, and adequate progress reports and/or site visits. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are usually made for a 1 year period. Funds are released as required. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Financial Status Reports and Performance Reports are required quarterly or semi-annually. For the scholarships, an annual Progress Report is required and a final Progress Report is required at the end of the award. For the competitive awards, Financial and Performance Reports are semi-annually and a comprehensive final Progress Report is required at the end of the award. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, recipients that are States, Local Governments, Nonprofit Organizations, and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 75017507). 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 maintained by the terms of the agreement. The grantee must retain records for 3 years from the date when the final expenditure report is submitted. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 05 $19,102,846; FY 06 est $16,561,539; and FY 07 est $10,021,934. (Scholarships) FY 05 actual $482,799; FY 06 est $448,000; and FY 07 est $350,000. (Competitive awards) FY 05 actual $482,799; FY 06 est $1,700,000; and FY 07 est $1,700,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Cooperative Agreements: FY 2006 - $200,000 to approximately $3,940,000. Average: $1,695,000. Scholarships: $32,000. Competitive award: $10,000 - $50,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: There are currently 13 designated marine sanctuaries, and a 14th sanctuary site is in the designation process. Management Plan Reviews are underway at seven sites. In fiscal year 2004, the National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) launched the Sanctuary integrated Monitoring Network (SIMON) that enables researchers to monitor the sanctuary effectively by integrating existing monitoring programs and identifying gaps in information; ground was broken on a new Maritime Heritage Center at Thunder Bay; working in conjunction with the NMS Foundation, a suite of outreach activities have been conducted to achieve the goals of increasing visibility and/or educational efforts related to the NMSP. National Science Teachers Association (NST A) has completed and will present three Sci Guides (formal education professional development tools) on corals, estuaries, and the effects of the ocean on weather and climate as well as a symposium for 80 middles and high school level educators on coral ecosystems in cooperation with NOAA in FY 06 The Monterey Bay Watershed Education and Training Program funded 10 grants and 2 cooperative agreements in FY 05 and a estimated 35 grants and 4 cooperative agreements in FY 06; and emergency response tools and capabilities were expanded across the program. Fourteen students were awarded scholarships in FY04. Nine were continuing and 5 new awards were made. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 15 CFR Part 922. 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 CRF Part 24 for state and local governments. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Regional or Local Office. Local Offices at each sanctuary. Headquarters Office: Headquarters Office Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program/NOS, 1305 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Maureen Warren (301) 713-3125 x251 and Matthew Stout (301) 713-3125 x273. Monterey Bay Watershed Education and Training Program: Seaberry Nachbar (831) 647-4204. For Scholarships: Chantell Haskins (301)7139437 x125, NOAA Education Office, OAR HQTR Route: R, Bldg SSMC3Room 10742, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282, E-mail: Chantell.Haskins@noaa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/ http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/bwet For Scholarships: http://www.fosterscholars.noaa.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.417, Sea Grant Support; 11.419, Coastal Zone Management EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Long-term management efforts at Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Educational programming and interpretation to create greater public awareness of the significance of marine sanctuaries; building the infrastructure to bring live video from a sanctuary site to the American public; Jason Foundation to support an innovative science and technology education program for middle-school students and teachers; Co-sponsor National Geographic Society's Oceans for Life/Field Studies Project for teacher-student pairs at the Florida Keys and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuaries. The second annual Alligator Symposium was held in Norfolk, VA on October 30-31, 2004. The Monterey Bay Watershed Education and Training Program awarded a grant to allow students to investigate the factors that influence the health of invertebrates by assessing the sand crab population and by measuring the environmental factors that impact the sand crab population at a local beach. Scholarships were awarded to graduate students studying Marine Biology, Oceanography, and Maritime Archeology. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: A set of ranking criteria was developed to establish the priority of proposed efforts funded through the National Marine Sanctuary Program. The criteria include: 1) importance of the information or transaction for sanctuary management decisions; 2) date of the available information or accomplishment for which funds are expended; 3) status of information or accomplishment; and 4) generic applicability of information or techniques receivable from effort. Criteria for scholarships include financial need, academic record, recommendations, organizational, analytical, and written communications skills based on the statement of intent, and research and career goals and objectives as described in the statement of intent. Criteria for Monterey Bay Watershed Education and Training Program competitive awards include: 1) Importance and/or relevance and applicability of proposal to the program goals; 2) Technical Merit; 3) Overall qualifications for applicants; 4) Project costs, and 5) Financial need of student. 11.430 UNDERSEA RESEARCH FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Coast and Geodetic Survey Act, Public Law 80-373; Outer Continental Shelf, Section 21(e), 1978. OBJECTIVES: To place man safely undersea to conduct research in support of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and national science requirements. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may be used for research and development and to purchase and/or lease technology in support of program goals. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Universities, colleges, junior colleges, technical schools, institutes, laboratories; any State, political subdivision of a State, or agency or office thereof; any individual. Beneficiary Eligibility: Organizations and individuals with professional interests in marine science engineering. Credentials/Documentation: Proposals with statement of work and estimated budget. Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions and A-122 for nonprofit organization. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 and OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Formal proposal to the headquarters office that documents fully the grant requirements and requested support with application for Federal Assistance (SF 424). This program is subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Part 24, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments and OMB Circular No. A-110, as applicable. Award Procedure: Awards are made on the basis of proposal evaluation. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 90 to 150 days from time of proposal submission. Appeals: None. Renewals: By negotiation with the office of Undersea Research. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: None. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Financial status reports and performance reports are required quarterly. 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 programspecific 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. Records: Grantees are required to maintain complete records for each grant to ensure funds are used pursuant to the statement of work. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Grants) FY 05 $15,000,000; FY 06 est $8,400,000; and FY 07 est ! $8,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $15,000 to $2,225,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Thirteen grants were awarded in fiscal year 2003. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Symposia Series for Undersea Research; National Solicitation of Research Proposals; Annual Report. 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 CRF Part 24 for state and local governments. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Director, Office of Undersea Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-2427. Web Site Address: http://www.nurp.noaa.gov/. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.405, Anadromous Fish Conservation Act Program; 11.407, Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986; 11.417, Sea Grant Support; 11.419, Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards; 47.050, Geosciences. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Nutrient Cycling and Primary Productivity of Marine Ecosystems; Recruitment Processes of Fish and Invertebrates; Diving safety and physiology research; submarine venting of liquids and gases. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals are evaluated on the degree to which they contribute to the goals and objectives of NOAA along with their relevance to national science requirements for the marine environment, and the extent of expected benefits, scientific quality, cost effectiveness, and other factors. 11.431 CLIMATE AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Federal Aviation Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. 4720; 33 U.S.C. 883d; Weather Service Organic Act, 15 U.S.C. 2904; National Climate Program Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 2931-2934. OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge required to establish a predictive capability for short and long-term climate fluctuations and trends. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may be used for research and development, advisory services, and operational systems as they relate to specific programs. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for grants, are evaluated on an individual grant or program basis. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, international organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Beneficiary Eligibility: Organizations and individuals with interests in meteorology, oceanography, and climate research and prediction. Credentials/Documentation: Proposals with statement of work, estimated budget, and curriculum vitae. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 and OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Submit an electronic application to Grants.gov APPLY for financial assistance (SF 424) with statement of work to be performed and proposed amount. This program is subject to the requirements of OMB Circular No. A-110 and 15 CFR Part 24, "Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments," as applicable. Award Procedure: Awards are made on the basis of peer review of proposals. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 100 to 200 days from time of proposal receipt. Appeals: None. Renewals: By negotiation with Climate Program Office. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Cost Sharing is only required in one program element competition which is the NOAA Climate Transition Program (NCTP) where the Cost Share Percentage must be at least 5% of the total costs. The other competitions have no cost sharing requirement. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grant award period ranges 1-5 years with annual funding for 1 year. Annual performance and financial reports are required. Final reports are due 90 days after expiration of award. 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 programspecific 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. Records: Grantees expected to maintain complete records for each grant to insure funds are used for purpose for which grant was made. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Grants) FY 05 actual: $47,000,000; FY 06 est $36,000,000; and FY 07 est $45,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $50,000 to $200,000. Average: $85,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2005, approximately 65 new grants were awarded. 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 CRF Part 24 for state and local governments. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Director, Climate Program Office, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1200, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 427-2089. Web Site Address: http://www.climate.noaa.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: None. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Numerical Weather Prediction using Global Weather Experiment data; |