FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

NOAA-NWS-2024-28059

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

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Table of Contents
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ....................................................................................................................1
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................1
Full Text of Announcement ............................................................................................................................................1
I. Funding Opportunity Description ...........................................................................................................................2
II. Award Information ................................................................................................................................................3
III. Eligibility Information ..........................................................................................................................................4
IV. Application and Submission Information ............................................................................................................4
V. Application Review Information ...........................................................................................................................8
VI. Award Administration Information ....................................................................................................................11
VII. Agency Contacts ...............................................................................................................................................15
VIII. Other Information ............................................................................................................................................15
Executive Summary
Federal Agency Name
National Weather Service Program Office (NWSPO)
Funding Opportunity Title
FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Announcement Type
Broad Agency Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number
NOAA-NWS-2024-28059
Assistance Listing Number(s)
11.015
Dates
Applications must be submitted to Grants.gov up to 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time September 30, 2026.
Applications received after this time will not be reviewed or considered for funding. Applications will be considered
on a continuing/rolling basis as they are received.
Funding Opportunity Description
This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NWS awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications
for special projects and programs associated with NWS's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the
general public with information and guidelines on how NWS will select applications and administer discretionary
Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial
assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of
Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a
separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their proposal to the BAA for the Line Office that
best fits their proposal. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at
https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education and
applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information. If you submit the same
proposal to more than Line Office, mention this in your proposal and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so
that NOAA may coordinate internally.
Full Text of Announcement
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I. Funding Opportunity Description
A. Program Objective
This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative
projects, or sponsorship that are not addressed through NWS’ competitive discretionary programs. This
announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NWS. Funding for activities described in
this notice is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the proposal.
Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for any activities described in this
notice. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NWS to review an application beyond an initial
administrative review, or to award any specific project, or to obligate any available funds.
Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean
Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National
Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should
submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA
Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and
https://www.noaa.gov/office-education. Applicants may also contact the Agency Contact below for more
information. If you submit the same application to more than Line Office, mention this in your application and
notify the relevant contacts so that NOAA may coordinate internally.
B. Program Priorities
As an agency with responsibilities for maintaining and improving the viability of marine and coastal ecosystems,
for delivering valuable weather, climate, and water information and services, for understanding the science and
consequences of climate change, and for supporting the global commerce and transportation upon which we all
depend, NWS must remain current and responsive in an ever-changing world.
We do this in concert with our partners and stakeholders in Federal, state, and local governments and private
organizations, applying a systematic approach that links our strategic goals through multi-year plans to the daily
activities of our employees. Every year we are committed to re-evaluate our progress and priorities, look for
efficiencies, and take advantage of new opportunities to improve our information, products, and services. In
furtherance of this objective, NWS issues this BAA to address its mission to provide weather, water and climate
data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and
enhancement of the national economy.
Strategic Goal 1: Adaptively Manage Fisheries for Sustainability and Economic Competitiveness
Rapidly changing ocean conditions are disrupting fisheries, fishing communities, and seafood economics as the
geographic ranges of fish stocks expand, contract, or shift poleward or offshore, and the productivity of fish and
other living marine resources becomes less predictable. The challenge moving forward will be to provide the science
needed to further integrate climate change considerations into an ecosystem approach to fisheries management and
to model and forecast the effects of changing ocean conditions and habitats on fish stocks, fisheries, and seafood
productivity in a timely manner. Deploying economic tools and forecasts to promote responsible and sustainable
industry growth, diversify market opportunities, strengthen supply chains, and ensure participation of
underrepresented communities will build resilience to fishery disasters and market shocks in our fishing and seafood
industries. Combating the threat of IUU (illegal, unreported, and unregulated) fishing and ensuring fair and
reciprocal trade in fish products will protect U.S. competitiveness and sustainability goals, and prevent harm to
protected resources globally. Domestic marine aquaculture production can help to supplement U.S. wild-caught
fisheries while promoting business and employment opportunities. Additionally, the siting, construction, and
operation of offshore wind facilities will require scientific and social analyses to sustainably grow the blue economy.
In furtherance of this strategic goal, NOAA Fisheries will pursue strategies to:
• Manage stocks for optimum yield and build climate and economic resilience in U.S. seafood and fishing
sectors
• Advance climate science and ecosystem-based fishery management (EBFM) to increase the sustainability
of marine fisheries
• Mitigate and adapt to climate-driven changes in fisheries habitat
• Diversify our data collection technologies and expand/modernize data products and services
• Ensure equity and accessibility for tribal, indigenous, and underserved communities
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• Counter IUU fishing activity
Strategic Goal 2: Safeguard Protected Species and Propel Their Recovery
NOAA Fisheries has been a first line of defense for more than 50 years in recovering threatened and endangered
marine and anadromous species and in preventing harm or harassment of marine mammals and sea turtles. Increased
human interactions (e.g., bycatch, incidental take, and anthropogenic noise) and changing environmental conditions
(e.g., warming temperatures, acidification, pollution, sediment runoff, and habitat degradation) have contributed to
the decline of many of these marine species. Advancing our scientific understanding of the escalating impacts of
climate change on marine species and their habitat is critical in our efforts to propose science-based solutions to
conserve and recover them. We conduct pioneering research to assess, evaluate, and monitor protected species
populations, their health, health trends, and the human impacts they face. Working with partners, we develop
conservation policies, guidance, and regulations to conserve and recover protected marine species, and consult on
proposed actions to mitigate threats to their survival. Our proactive outreach and efforts to enforce and promote
compliance with our conservation efforts help to protect these vulnerable marine species. In furtherance of this
strategic goal, NOAA Fisheries will pursue strategies to:
• Implement actions to recover endangered and threatened species
• Model and predict the effects of climate change on protected marine species, to improve conservation
outcomes
• Expand the use of advanced and innovative technologies
• Protect and restore important habitats necessary for the recovery of endangered marine species
• Protect marine species while supporting ocean-based economic growth
Strategic Goal 3: Diversify our Workforce, Promote Equity and Environmental Justice, and Improve our Mission
Performance Through Organizational Excellence
Three key elements of a successful organization are its people, infrastructure, and business processes. NOAA
Fisheries recognizes that the success of our mission relies on the expertise and commitment of our diverse, talented
employees and partners. We will implement our plan for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA),
including recruiting and training a workforce of the future, which represents a cross-section of society and has the
skills and competencies in emerging technologies to meet evolving needs. Our approach in managing infrastructure
and technology must consider the potentials of a virtual working environment, and cloud computing. Improving
communication across the agency and outreach to our constituents and members of Congress will improve
coordination on the progress of our mission. Implementing transparent strategic resource management and
leveraging diverse funding sources will focus limited resources on our highest priorities. In furtherance of this
strategic goal, NOAA Fisheries will pursue strategies to:
• Promote total worker wellness
• Increase workforce diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Develop workforce skills for the future
• Embrace a new paradigm for the workplace
• Adaptively manage infrastructure
• Optimize resources
• Expand internal and stakeholder communications
• Implement an Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy
C. Program Authority
The specific program authority will vary depending on the nature of the proposed project. A list of the most
prevalent assistance authorities are
15 U.S.C. 1540; 15
U.S.C. 2901 et. seq.; 16 U.S.C. 661; 16 U.S.C. 1456c; 33 U.S.C. 883a-d; 33 USC
893a; 33 U.S.C. 1442; 49 U.S.C. 44720(b).
II. Award Information
A. Funding Availability
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There are no funds specifically appropriated by Congress for this BAA. Funding for potential projects in this notice
is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the proposal. Applicants are
hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for any proposed activities in this notice.
B. Project/Award Period
The anticipated start date of the award generally will be three to six months after receipt of the application by
NOAA. Applications should generally be submitted for a one-year award period, but this may be negotiated if the
application is recommended for funding.
Note: The award must start on the first day of a month in the year, and end on the last day of a month in the year
(i.e. 08/01/2024 – 07/31/2026)
C. Type of Funding Instrument
Selected applicants will either enter into a grant or a cooperative agreement depending upon the amount of NWS's
involvement in the project. Substantial involvement by NWS in the project would require a cooperative agreement.
III. Eligibility Information
A. Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or
foreign organizations or governments, individuals, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. Eligibility also
depends on the statutory authority that permits NOAA/NWS to fund the proposed activity. Funding of Federal
organizations is outside the scope of this announcement; if funding authority exists, Federal organizations seeking
NOAA/NWS funds should contact relevant program officials about the interagency agreement process.
B. Cost Share or Matching Requirement
Cost sharing is not required unless it is determined that a project can only be funded under an authority that requires
matching/cost sharing funds.
C. Other Criteria that Affect Eligibility
None
IV. Application and Submission Information
A. Address to Request Application Package
Applicants can obtain electronic application packages through Grants.gov by using Notice of Funding Opportunity
Number NOAA-NWS-2024-28059 to conduct a search. Grants.gov requires applicants to complete a free annual
registration process in the electronic System for Award Management (SAM), found at https://sam.gov/SAM/, as
described in section IV.C. and IV.G. of this Announcement.
These registration processes can take several weeks and involve multiple steps. In order to allow sufficient time for
these processes, applicants should register as soon as they decide to apply even if they are not ready to submit their
application.
B. Content and Form of Application
1. Format Requirements.
All pages should be single-spaced and composed in at least 11-point font with one-inch margins on 8” x 11”
paper. The project description may not exceed 15 pages, exclusive of title page, project synopsis, literature
cited, budget information, resumes of investigators, and letters of support (if any). Failure to follow the
requirements may result in the rejection of the application and its subsequent return.
Any PDF or other attachments that are included in an electronic application must meet the above format
requirement when printed out.
1. Content Requirements. The following information must be included:
2. Signed SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance: The SF-424 must be signed by the Authorized
Representative. Electronic signatures submitted through Grants.gov satisfy this requirement.
3. Title Page (1-page limit): The title page identifies the project's title, total budget, start and end dates; and
the Principal Investigator's (PI’s) and co-PI's names, affiliations, complete mailing addresses, email
addresses, telephone numbers and fax numbers. The title page must also identify the specific NOAA office
(e.g., NESDIS, NMFS, NOS, NWS, OAR or Office of Education) and the NOAA program targeted by the
application.
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4. Project Synopsis (1-page limit): It is critical that the project synopsis accurately describes the project being
proposed and conveys all essential elements of the activities. It is imperative that potential applicants tie
their applications to one of the NOAA mission goals described in Section I.B. of this announcement and
state it here in the synopsis.
5. Project Description (15-page limit): The applicant should describe and justify the project being proposed
and address each of the evaluation criteria as described below in Section V. Project descriptions should
include clear objectives and specific approaches to achieving those objectives, including methods,
timelines, and expected outcomes.
6. Literature Cited: If applicable
7. Assurances: The SF-424B Assurances form must be completed and submitted for all non-construction
applications, and the SF-424D Assurances form must be completed and submitted for all construction
applications.
8. Completed Form CD-511, Certification Regarding Lobbying.
9. Resumes for each major participant: Key Personnel; Principal Investigator(s).
10. Standard Application Forms: Please refer to the application package available through Grants.gov. Please
review each form to determine which are required with submission. Each applicant may not be required to
submit all forms listed, depending on the project type or applicant type.
11. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Questionnaire: NOAA has a NEPA policy applicable to
funding applicants, described in Section VI of this announcement. NOAA has a NEPA Questionnaire that
may be applicable to some projects, but applicants do not need to provide answers to the NOAA NEPA
Questionnaire at this time. However, NOAA may require additional information from the applicant
regarding potential environmental impacts prior to reviewing the application.
12. Data Management Plan: If relevant for the proposed project, include a data sharing plan. Refer to Section
VI.
13. Budget and Budget Justification: The SF-424A Budget Information Form must be completed, and there
should be a detailed budget justification accompanying the SF- 424 budget forms (SF-424A non-
construction or SF-424C construction, as appropriate). Indicate matching funds if provided in a separate
column. Provide justifications for all budget items in sufficient detail to enable the reviewers to evaluate the
appropriateness of the funding requested. The budget justification should be broken out and detailed using
the same budget categories as the SF-424 budget form (SF-424A or SF-424C). Budget Narrative Guidance
can be found at: https://www.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/gmd_budget_narrative_guidance_-
_05-24-2017_final.pdf.
14. Applicants requesting indirect costs at a rate greater than the de minimis rate must provide a signed copy of
their organization’s existing approved Federal indirect cost (IDC) rate agreement with the application
package.
15. Indirect Costs: If an applicant has not previously established an indirect cost rate with a Federal agency, the
applicant may choose to negotiate a rate with its cognizant agency (the agency from which the applicant
receives the most grant funding), or use the de minimis indirect cost rate. Applicants requesting indirect
costs at a rate greater than the de minimis rate must provide a signed copy of their existing approved
Federal indirect cost (IDC) rate agreement with the application package.
If an applicant seeks to establish a new indirect cost rate agreement and NOAA would be the cognizant agency, the
applicant must submit its indirect cost rate agreement documentation per the Department of Commerce Financial
Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions (2019), https://www.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/2020-
11/DOC%20Standard%20Terms%20and%20Conditions%20-%2012%20November%202020%20PDF_0.pdf or any
amended versions that may be applicable (found at https://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/grants_management/policy/)
within 90 days after award start date or those costs will not be allowed. The approval process may take several
weeks. The indirect cost rate applications in these cases should be sent by mail or email (separately from the grant
application) to:
Jennifer Jackson, Grants Officer
NOAA Grants Management Division,
Email: jennifer.jackson@noaa.gov
For applicants seeking to establish a new indirect cost rate agreement and NOAA would be the cognizant agency,
the information that must be provided (separate from the application) to establish an Approved Indirect Cost Rate
Agreement is described below:
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Submitted by Non-Profits and Commercial Entities
1. A chart showing the organizational structure during the period for which the proposal applies, along with a
functional statement noting the duties and/or responsibilities of all units that comprise the organization.
Please make sure this includes a brief narrative background statement outlining the financial operation of
the organization.
2. The basic proposal, including all other supporting schedules and financial and statistical information
supporting the basic proposal. Any supporting schedules should be cross-referenced to the basic proposal
(accounting records and related work papers to support the costs contained in the indirect cost proposal).
3. The total costs shown in the basic proposal should also reconcile to the financial statements in the most
recent audit report, which should also be provided.
4. Reconciliations/Analyses
5. As stated above, detailed reconciliation between the proposal and the financial statements;
6. Adjusted detailed trial balance which agrees to the audited financial statements;
7. Trend Analysis Report - It must itemize expense account line items that support the totals of both direct and
indirect expenses, for three years (only two years would be required if the entity has only been in business
for two years). Comparisons or trends of the indirect cost rates only will cause your indirect cost proposal
to be rejected, until the correctly prepared trend analysis report is received; and
8. Calculations showing how applicable prior year carry-forward amounts
were applied to formulate current year’s rate submission.
9. A listing of directly awarded grants and contracts by Federal agency, Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance (CFDA) number, dollar amounts separated by direct- indirect-total costs, period of performance,
applicable cost principle, and the identification of any cost limitations and special award terms/conditions
applicable to each.
10. Cost Policy Statement (e.g. Disclosure Statement) the purpose of which is to establish an unambiguous
understanding between the grantee and the Federal Government as to what costs will be charged directly
and what costs will be charged indirectly. If a Cost Policy Statement was submitted with last year’s
proposal and not proposing any changes to the current year’s submission, the following suggested language
should be included in their transmittal letter when a proposal is submitted: [ABC Organization] hereby
confirms that no changes to its accounting practices as set forth in its Cost Policy Statement dated [date]
have been made.
11. Statement of Total Costs contains all line items of cost included in the organization’s chart of accounts and
applicable columns for direct costs (by cost center/activity, Federal grants, non-Federal grants, fund raising,
etc.), indirect costs (overhead, G&A, etc.), and unallowable costs (if applicable). These columns should
show the type (e.g. labor, travel supplies, etc.) and amount of cost incurred by each activity. The total costs
should reconcile to the organization’s financial statements. If the reconciliation is not clear, the
organization should provide a separate schedule supporting the difference.
12. Statement of Indirect Costs contains all line items of cost included in the indirect cost pool(s), the
applicable base(s), and the resulting indirect cost rate(s). The allocation base should be traceable to the
organization’s total costs. If not clearly traceable, an additional schedule should be provided to support the
reconciliation.
13. Specific Personnel Costs includes a list of all volunteers by job title, along with a description of the services
they provided to the organization, if significant. Also required is a list of all management level employees,
their position descriptions and salaries.
14. Certification of Indirect Costs - A completed Certification must be signed on behalf of the organization by
an official at a level no lower than Executive Director or Chief Financial Officer. The Certification must
identify the period of coverage for the indirect cost proposal, asserting that it has been prepared in
accordance with the applicable cost principles and guidelines [2 CFR Part 200 (non-profits), FAR Part 31
(commercial)].
15. Identification of Other Items to be included within the indirect cost proposal package. If these items are not
provided with the organization’s proposal, it may be necessary for them to be provided later during the
review process as circumstances dictate.
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a. Identify assets purchased with Federal sponsored program funds or Non-Federal sponsored
program funds, if any, and specify if ownership remains with sponsoring entity or transfers to
recipient upon successful completion of the awards.
b. Identify all related party transactions.
c. Identify idle facilities, if any.
1. Lobbying Certificate – A completed Certification must be signed on behalf of the organization by an
official at a level no lower than Executive Director or Chief Financial Officer. Completion of this
Certification indicates the organization has complied with the requirements and standards on lobbying costs
in the development of the indirect cost rate.
2. DOC’s Indirect Cost Proposal Checklist. Please mark the Checklist item number on the corresponding
document (or start of section) within the final proposal package. Follow this link to view a copy of the IDC
Proposal Checklist: https://rates.psc.gov/fms/dca/icpchecklist.pdf
Submitted by States and Local Governments and Indian Tribe
All entities receiving this Guidance desiring to claim indirect costs under Federal awards using an
indirect cost rate must prepare and maintain their completed indirect cost rate proposal for review, as set
forth in 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Grants.
Proposals submitted in response to this Announcement must include a Data Management Plan (up to 2 pages). See
Section VI.B., Administrative and National Policy Requirements, below for additional information on what the plan
should contain.
If required, provide NOAA NEPA Questionnaire
C. Unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM)
Each applicant is required to:
(i) Register in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ before submitting an
application; (ii) Provide a valid unique entity identifier in the application; and (iii) Continue to maintain an active
SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an
application or plan under consideration by NOAA (or any other Federal agency).
NOAA may not make a Federal award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique
entity identifier and SAM requirements. If an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time
NOAA is ready to make a Federal award, NOAA may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive a
Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal award to another applicant. See also
Sections IV.A. and IV.G. of this Announcement.
D. Submission Dates and Times
Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis starting from the publication date of this Broad Agency
Announcement up to 11:59:59 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time on September 30, 2026. Applications received after this
time will not be reviewed or considered for funding. Applications shall be evaluated for funding generally within
three to six months of receipt. An applicant can expect to receive either a rejection notice based on the initial
prescreening review (if found ineligible), a rejection notice based on merit review or program restrictions, a request
for additional information, and/or an award within that time frame.
E. Intergovernmental Review
Applications submitted by state and local governments are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372,
"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." Any applicant submitting an application for funding is required
to complete item 16 on the SF-424 regarding clearance by the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) established as
a result of EO 12372.
To find out about and comply with a State's process under EO 12372, the names, addresses and phone numbers of
participating SPOCs are listed in the Office Management and Budget's home page at
https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_spoc
F. Funding Restrictions
None, unless required by the statute under which the award is funded.
G. Other Submission Requirements
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Applicants must register with Grants.gov before any application materials can be submitted. An organization's one
time registration process may take up to three weeks or more to complete. To use Grants.gov, an applicant must
have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (both of
which require periodic renewals). Applicants can receive a UEI number and a SAM registration at no cost by
visiting https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration . Please do not register in SAM as a “Private” entity.
Allow a minimum of five days to complete the SAM registration, which will require the applicant’s Employer
Identification Number. The entire registration process, including Grants.gov, UEI, and SAM, it may take more than
three weeks to complete, and the registration must be renewed annually. Please allow sufficient time for these
steps.
The Grants.gov site contains directions for submitting an application, the application package (forms), and is also
where the completed application is submitted. The downloadable application package is available on Grants.gov.
The package will be available for this solicitation's Workspace or download a copy of the application package,
complete it offline, and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov site. Use the Notice of Funding
Opportunity Number Notice of Funding Opportunity Number NOAA-NWS-2024-28059 to conduct a search and
obtain electronic application packages.
After electronic submission of the proposal through Grants.gov, the person submitting the proposal will receive up
to three email messages from Grants.gov updating them on the progress of their application. In the first 24 to 48
hours after submission, the first email will confirm receipt of the application by the Grants.gov system, and the
second will indicate that the application has either been successfully validated by the system before transmission to
the grantor agency or has been rejected because of errors. Only validated proposals are sent to NOAA for review.
After the proposal has been validated, this same person will receive a third email, generally within two days, when
the proposal has been downloaded by NOAA. If an applicant has not received an email verifying that the proposal
has been downloaded by NOAA, the applicant is responsible for contacting the federal program officer for this
Announcement and providing documentation that demonstrates the proposal was submitted to Grants.gov ahead of
the deadline.
The assistance listing number will vary depending on the nature of the proposed project. The applicant should
consult the assistance listing series available at https.sam.gov/. The applicant should review the assistance listing
numbers associated with the “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration” (Generally 11.400 - 11.481 as
well as 11.008, 11.011, 11.012, 11.015, 11.017 and 11.021) and select the most accurate program for the proposed
project. The assistance listing will also provide the applicant with the eligibility requirements in order to determine
if an applicant can apply under that particular assistance listing.
NOAA uses the eRA system to electronically administer their Grants Management Portfolio. eRA commons,
public.era.nih.gov, is the public facing portal that recipients will use to manage any awarded applications. You can
register at the public.era.nih.gov. If you require assistance you can review the instructions here
https://www.era.nih.gov/register-accounts/register-in-era-commons.htm.
The first listed PD/PI on the application must include their eRA Commons ID in the “Credential, e.g., agency
login” field of form. Failure to register in eRA Commons and to include a valid PD/PI Commons ID in the
Applicant Identifier field will prevent the successful submission of an electronic application. Additional personnel
included on the form do not need to include this information, however eRA will create a warning recommending
those personnel also have valid eRA Commons IDs. Again - it is not required that those additional personnel
include valid eRA Commons IDs regardless of the warnings created by the eRA system.
H. Address for Submitting Proposals
Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants
must submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA
Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html. If you submit the same
application to more than one Line Office, please state this in your application. Contact officials for each Line Office
is listed below.
Jennifer Peisach: Jennifer.Peisach@noaa.gov
V. Application Review Information
1. Importance/relevance and applicability of proposed projects to the program goals Maximum Points: 0
This criterion ascertains whether there is intrinsic value in the proposed work and/or relevance to NOAA, federal,
regional, state, or local activities.
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2. Technical/scientific merit Maximum Points: 0
This criterion assesses whether the approach is technically sound and/or innovative, if the methods are appropriate,
and whether there are clear project goals and objectives.
3. Overall qualifications of applicants Maximum Points: 0
This criterion ascertains whether the applicant possesses the necessary education, experience, training, facilities,
and administrative resources to accomplish the project.
4. Project costs Maximum Points: 0
This criterion evaluates the budget to determine if it is realistic and commensurate with the project needs and time
frame.
5. Outreach and Education Maximum Points: 0
This criterion assesses whether the project provides a focused and effective education and outreach strategy
regarding NOAA's mission to protect the Nation's natural resources.
Evaluation Criteria
NOAA has standardized evaluation criteria for all competitive assistance announcements. The criteria for this
BAA are listed below. Applicants are required to adhere to all the noted submission requirements and to provide a
demonstrable link and/or to emphasize the manner in which study objectives results relate to NOAA's mission
goals/priorities. Since applications responding to this BAA may vary significantly in their activities/objectives,
assigning a set weight for each evaluation criterion is not feasible, but is based on a total possible score of 100. The
Program Office and/or Selection Official will determine which of the following criteria and weights will be
applied. Some applications, for example sponsorships, may not be able to address all the criteria like
technical/scientific merit. However, it is in your best interest to prepare an application that can be easily evaluated
against these five criteria. When applicable, an applicant’s Data Sharing Plan, as described in Section VI of this
announcement, will be considered within the criteria below.
• Importance and/or relevance and applicability of proposed project to the mission goals:
This ascertains whether there is intrinsic value in the proposed work and/or relevance to NWS, Federal, regional,
state, or local activities: i.e., How does the proposed activity enhance NWS' strategic plan and mission goals?
Applications should also address significance/possibilities of securing productive results, i.e., Does this study
address an important problem? If the aims of the application are achieved, how will scientific knowledge be
advanced? What will be the effect of these studies on the concepts or methods that drive this field?
Applications may also be scored for innovation, i.e., Does the project employ novel concepts, approaches or
methods? Are the aims original and innovative? Does the project challenge existing paradigms or develop new
methodologies or technologies?
• Technical/scientific merit:
This assesses whether the approach is technically sound and if the methods are appropriate, and whether there are
clear project goals and objectives. Applications should address the approach/soundness of design: i.e., Are the
conceptual framework, design, methods, and analyses adequately developed, well-integrated, and appropriate to
the aims of the audiences to be engaged through the project? Does the applicant acknowledge potential problem
areas and consider alternative tactics?
This criterion should also address the applicant's proposed methods for monitoring, measuring, and evaluating the
success or failure of the project, i.e.,What are they? Are they appropriate?
Additionally, if needed, a data sharing plan should include descriptions of the types of environmental data and
information expected to be created during the course of the project; the tentative date by which data will be
shared; the standards to be used for data/metadata format and content; methods for providing data access;
approximate total volume of data to be collected; and prior experience in making such data accessible.
• Overall qualifications of applicants:
This ascertains whether the applicant possesses the necessary education, experience, training, facilities, and
administrative resources to accomplish the project. If appropriate, applications should also address the physical
environment and collaboration, if any, i.e., Does the environment in which the work will be done contribute to the
probability of success? Do the proposed experiments or activities take advantage of unique features of the
intended environment or employ useful collaborative arrangements?
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• Project cost
The budget is evaluated to determine if the cost is realistic and commensurate with the project needs and time-
frame.
• Outreach and education:
NOAA assesses whether this project provides a focused and effective education and outreach strategy regarding
NWS’ mission.
https://www.weather.gov/media/wrn/NWS-2023-Strategic-Plan.pdf
Review and Selection Process
NWS will conduct an initial administrative review to determine eligibility for award, compliance with
requirements and completeness of the application. This review includes determining whether:
1. Sufficient funds are available in the budget of the program office receiving the application to support the
proposed project;
2. Statutory authority exists to provide financial assistance for the project or organization;
3. A complete application package has been submitted, that is, all required elements of the application are
included and application follows format requirements;
4. The Project Description/Narrative is consistent with one or more of NOAA’s mission goals;
5. If the application falls within the scope of an existing NWS competitive announcement (found at
www.Grants.gov) or duplicates an existing non-discretionary project announced or awarded in FY22,
FY23, FY24, FY25, or FY26, then it cannot be funded under this announcement;
6. The work in the application does not directly benefit NWS (if it will, it should be supported by a
procurement contract, not a financial assistance award which cannot be funded under this announcement, as
provided in 31 U.S.C. 6303).
Additional Information
1. Applications not passing this initial review will not be considered further for funding through this BAA,
and will not receive further review. NWS will evaluate application(s) that pass this initial review and
comply with all the requirements under this BAA individually (i.e., applications will be not compared to
each other). A merit review will be conducted by mail reviewers and/or peer panel reviewers. Each
reviewer will individually evaluate the application(s) using the evaluation criteria provided above; a
minimum of three merit reviewers per application is required. More than three reviewers may be used
based on the complexity of the application. The reviewers may be any combination of Federal and/or non-
Federal personnel. Reviewers may discuss an application, but if more than one non-Federal reviewer is
used, the application(s) will be individually scored (i.e., a consensus is not reached). Otherwise, the
Program Officer has the discretion to authorize a score based on consensus. NWS selects evaluators on the
bases of their professional qualifications and expertise as related to the unique characteristics of the
application. The NWS Program Officer will assess the evaluations and make a fund or do-not-fund
recommendation to the Selecting Official with an explanation of the reasons for the recommendation.The
selection official shall provide a rationale for funding the application and shall address any comments
provided by the reviewers. Any applicant considered for funding may be required to address the issues
raised in the evaluation of the application by the reviewers, Program Officer, Selecting Official, and/or
Grants Officer before an award is issued.
2. Applications not selected for funding in the fiscal year the application is submitted may be considered for
funding in a subsequent fiscal year, but may be required to re-validate the terms of the original application
or resubmit in the next BAA cycle if one is published. The Program Officer, Selecting Official and/or
Grants Officer may negotiate the final funding level of the application with the intended applicant. The
Selecting Official makes the final recommendation for award to the NOAA Grants Officer who is
authorized to commit the Federal Government and obligate the funds.
Selection Factors
Not applicable
Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates
Subject to the availability of funds, awards are expected to be made three to six months after receipt by NOAA of
the full application. Submissions received after March 31, 2025, may not be able to be awarded in FY25 (October
1, 2024 through September 30, 2025). Similarly, submissions received after March 31, 2026 may not be able to be
awarded in FY26 (October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026).
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VI. Award Administration Information
A. Award Notices
PRE-AWARD COSTS. NOAA authorizes award recipients to expend pre-award costs up to 90 days before the
period of performance start date at the applicant’s own risk without approval from NOAA and in accordance with
the applicant’s internal policies and procedures. Such costs are allowable only to the extent that they would have
been allowable if incurred after the date of the Federal award. This does not include direct proposal costs (as defined
at 2 CFR 200.460). In no event will NOAA or the Department of Commerce be responsible for direct proposal
preparation costs. Pre-award costs will be a portion of, not in addition to, the approved total budget of the award.
Pre-award costs expended more than 90 days prior to the period of performance start date require approval from the
Grants Officer. This does not change the period of performance start date.
GRANTS OFFICER SIGNATURE. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation are not considered awards
until the Grants Officer has signed the grant agreement. Only Grants Officers can bind the Government to the
expenditure of funds. The Grants Officer’s digital signature constitutes an obligation of funds by the federal
government and formal approval of the award.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Funding for programs listed in this notice is contingent upon the availability of
funds. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds may not have been appropriated yet for the programs listed in
this notice. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to award any specific project or to obligate any
available funds.
B. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT
REQUIREMENTS. Through 2 C.F.R. § 1327.101, the Department of Commerce adopted Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, which applies to
awards in this program. Refer to http://go.usa.gov/SBYh and http://go.usa.gov/SBg4.
RESEARCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS. For awards designated on the CD-450 as Research, the Commerce
Terms, and the Federal-wide Research Terms and Conditions (Research Terms) as implemented by the Department
of Commerce, currently, at https://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/rtc.jsp, both apply to the award. The Commerce
Terms and the Research Terms are generally intended to harmonize with each other; however, where the Commerce
Terms and the Research Terms differ in a Research award, the Research Terms prevail, unless otherwise indicated in
a specific award condition.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PRE-AWARD NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS
AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements
for Grants and Cooperative Agreements contained in the Federal Register notice of December 30, 2014 (79 FR
78390) are applicable to this solicitation and may be accessed online at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-12-
30/pdf/2014-30297.pdf.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC) TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Successful applicants who accept a
NOAA award under this solicitation will be bound by the DOC Financial Assistance Standard Terms and
Conditions. This document will be provided in the award package in eRA at http://www.ago.noaa.gov and at
https://www.commerce.gov/oam/policy/financial-assistance-policy.
BUREAU TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Successful applicants who accept an award under this solicitation will be
bound by bureau-specific standard terms and conditions. These terms and conditions will be provided in the award
package in NOAA’s Grants Online system. For NOAA awards only, the Administrative Standard Award Conditions
for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Financial Assistance Awards U.S. Department of
Commerce are applicable to this solicitation and may be accessed online at
https://www.noaa.gov/organization/acquisition-grants/financial-assistance
HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH. For research projects involving Human Subjects an Institutional Review
Board (IRB) approval or an exemption determination will be required in accordance with DOC Financial Assistance
Standard Terms and Conditions Section G.05.i “Research Involving Human Subjects” found at
https://www.commerce.gov/oam/policy/financial-assistance-policy.
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA). NOAA must analyze the potential environmental
impacts, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for applicant projects or proposals which
are seeking NOAA federal funding opportunities. Detailed information on NOAA compliance with NEPA can be
found at the following NOAA NEPA website: http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/, including our NOAA Administrative
Order 216-6 for NEPA, http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/NAO216_6.pdf, and the Council on Environmental Quality
implementation regulations, http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/NEPA-40CFR1500_1508.pdf. Consequently, as part
of an applicant's package, and under their description of their program activities, applicants are required to provide
detailed information on the activities to be conducted, locations, sites, species and habitat to be affected, possible
construction activities, and any environmental concerns that may exist (e.g., the use and disposal of hazardous or
toxic chemicals, introduction of non- indigenous species, impacts to endangered and threatened species, aquaculture
projects, and impacts to coral reef systems). In addition to providing specific information that will serve as the basis
for any required impact analyses, applicants may also be requested to assist NOAA in drafting an environmental
assessment, if NOAA determines an assessment is required. Applicants will also be required to cooperate with
NOAA in identifying feasible measures to reduce or avoid any identified adverse environmental impacts of their
proposal. Failure to do so shall be grounds for not selecting an application. In some cases if additional information is
required after an application is selected, funds can be withheld by the Grants Officer under a special award condition
requiring the recipient to submit additional environmental compliance information sufficient to enable NOAA to
make an assessment on any impacts that a project may have on the environment.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. Department of Commerce regulations implementing the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552, are found at 15 C.F.R. Part 4, Public Information. These regulations set
forth rules for the Department regarding making requested materials, information, and records publicly available
under the FOIA. Applications submitted in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity may be subject to
requests for release under the Act. In the event that an application contains information or data that the applicant
deems to be confidential commercial information that should be exempt from disclosure under FOIA, that
information should be identified, bracketed, and marked as Privileged, Confidential, Commercial or Financial
Information. In accordance with 15 CFR § 4.9, the Department of Commerce will protect from disclosure
confidential business information contained in financial assistance applications and other documentation provided
by applicants to the extent permitted by law.
MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS. The Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to increasing the participation of Minority Serving Institutions
(MSIs), i.e., Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges and
universities, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian institutions, and institutions that work in underserved
communities.
DATA SHARING PLAN.1. Environmental data and information collected or created under NOAA grants or
cooperative agreements must be made discoverable by and accessible to the general public, in a timely fashion
(typically within two years), free of charge or at no more than the cost of reproduction, unless an exemption is
granted by the NOAA Program. Data should be available in at least one machine-readable format, preferably a
widely-used or open-standard format, and should also be accompanied by machine-readable documentation
(metadata), preferably based on widely used or international standards. 2. Proposals submitted in response to this
Announcement must include a Data Management Plan of up to two pages describing how these requirements will be
satisfied. The Data Management Plan should be aligned with the Data Management Guidance provided by NOAA in
the Announcement. The contents of the Data Management Plan (or absence thereof), and past performance
regarding such plans, will be considered as part of proposal review. A typical plan should include descriptions of the
types of environmental data and information expected to be created during the course of the project; the tentative
date by which data will be shared; the standards to be used for data/metadata format and content; methods for
providing data access; approximate total volume of data to be collected; and prior experience in making such data
accessible. The costs of data preparation, accessibility, or archiving may be included in the proposal budget unless
otherwise stated in the Guidance. Accepted submission of data to the NOAA National Centers for Environmental
Information (NCEI) is one way to satisfy data sharing requirements; however, NCEI is not obligated to accept all
submissions and may charge a fee, particularly for large or unusual datasets. 3. NOAA may, at its own discretion,
make publicly visible the Data Management Plan from funded proposals, or use information from the Data
Management Plan to produce a formal metadata record and include that metadata in a Catalog to indicate the
pending availability of new data. 4. Proposal submitters are hereby advised that the final pre-publication manuscripts
of scholarly articles produced entirely or primarily with NOAA funding will be required to be submitted to NOAA
Institutional Repository after acceptance, and no later than upon publication. Such manuscripts shall be made
publicly available by NOAA one year after publication by the journal.
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More information can be found on NOAA’s Data Management Procedures at:
https://nosc.noaa.gov/EDMC/documents/Data_Sharing_Directive_v3.0_remediated.pdf and at NAO 212-15
Management of Environmental Data and Information:
https://www.noaa.gov/organization/administration/nao-212-15-management-of-environmental-data-and-information
NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY.
NOAA requires organizations receiving federal assistance to report findings of sexual harassment, or any other kind
of harassment, regarding a Principal Investigator (PI), co-PI, or any other key personnel in the award.
NOAA expects all financial assistance recipients to establish and maintain clear and unambiguous standards of
behavior to ensure harassment free workplaces wherever NOAA grant or cooperative agreement work is conducted,
including notification pathways for all personnel, including students, on the awards. This expectation includes
activities at all on- and offsite facilities and during conferences and workshops. All such settings should have
accessible and evident means for reporting violations and recipients should exercise due diligence with timely
investigations of allegations and corrective actions.
For more information, please visit: https://www.noaa.gov/organization/acquisition-grants/noaa-workplace-
harassment-training-for-contractors-and-financial.
SCIENCE INTEGRITY. 1. Maintaining Integrity. The non-Federal entity shall maintain the scientific integrity of
research performed pursuant to this grant or financial assistance award including the prevention, detection, and
remediation of any allegations regarding the violation of scientific integrity or scientific and research misconduct,
and the conduct of inquiries, investigations, and adjudications of allegations of violations of scientific integrity or
scientific and research misconduct. All the requirements of this provision flow down to subrecipients. 2. Peer
Review. The peer review of the results of scientific activities under a NOAA grant, financial assistance award or
cooperative agreement shall be accomplished to ensure consistency with NOAA standards on quality, relevance,
scientific integrity, reproducibility, transparency, and performance. NOAA will ensure that peer review of
"influential scientific information" or "highly influential scientific assessments" is conducted in accordance with the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Final Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review and NOAA policies
on peer review, such as the Information Quality Guidelines. 3. In performing or presenting the results of scientific
activities under the NOAA grant, financial assistance award, or cooperative agreement and in responding to
allegations regarding the violation of scientific integrity or scientific and research misconduct, the non-Federal
entity and all subrecipients shall comply with the provisions herein and NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 202-
735D, Scientific Integrity, and its Procedural Handbook, including any amendments thereto. That Order can be
found athttp://nrc.noaa.gov/ScientificIntegrityCommons.aspx. 4. Primary Responsibility. The non-Federal entity
shall have the primary responsibility to prevent, detect, and investigate allegations of a violation of scientific
integrity or scientific and research misconduct. Unless otherwise instructed by the grants officer, the non-Federal
entity shall promptly conduct an initial inquiry into any allegation of such misconduct and may rely on its internal
policies and procedures, as appropriate, to do so. 5. By executing this grant, financial assistance award, or
cooperative agreement the non-Federal entity provides its assurance that it has established an administrative process
for performing an inquiry, investigating, and reporting allegations of a violation of scientific integrity or scientific
and research misconduct; and that it will comply with its own administrative process for performing an inquiry,
investigation, and reporting of such misconduct. 6. The non-Federal entity shall insert this provision in all subawards
at all tiers under this grant, financial assistance award, or cooperative agreement.
REVIEW OF RISK. After applications are proposed for funding by the Selecting Official, the Grants Office will
perform administrative reviews, including an assessment of risk posed by the applicant under 2 C.F.R. 200.206.
These may include assessments of the financial stability of an applicant and the quality of the applicant’s
management systems, history of performance, and the applicant’s ability to effectively implement statutory,
regulatory, or other requirements imposed on non-Federal entities. Special conditions that address any risks
determined to exist may be applied. Applicants may submit comments about any information concerning
organizational performance listed in the Responsibility/Qualification section of SAM.gov for consideration by the
awarding agency.
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REVIEWS AND EVALUATION. The applicant acknowledges and understands that information and data
contained in applications for financial assistance, as well as information and data contained in financial,
performance and other reports submitted by applicants, may be used by the Department of Commerce in conducting
reviews and evaluations of its financial assistance programs. For this purpose, applicant information and data may
be accessed, reviewed and evaluated by Department of Commerce employees, other Federal employees, and also by
Federal agents and contractors, and/or by non-Federal personnel, all of whom enter into appropriate conflict of
interest and confidentiality agreements covering the use of such information. As may be provided in the terms and
conditions of a specific financial assistance award, applicants are expected to support program reviews and
evaluations by submitting required financial and performance information and data in an accurate and timely
manner, and by cooperating with the Department of Commerce and external program evaluators. In accordance with
§200.303(e), applicants are reminded that they must take reasonable measures to safeguard protected personally
identifiable information and other confidential or sensitive personal or business information created or obtained in
connection with a Department of Commerce financial assistance award.
REQUIRED USE OF AMERICAN IRON, STEEL, MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS, AND
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. If applicable, and pursuant to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
(“IIJA”), Pub.L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build American, Buy American (BABA) Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58,
§§ 70901-52 and OMB M-22-11, recipients of an award of Federal financial assistance from the Department of
Commerce (DOC) are hereby notified that none of the funds provided under this award may be used for a project for
infrastructure unless: 1) all iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States–this means all
manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United
States; 2) all manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States—this means the
manufactured product was manufactured in the United States; and the cost of the components of the manufactured
product that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of
all components of the manufactured product, unless another standard for determining the minimum amount of
domestic content of the manufactured product has been established under applicable law or regulation; and 3) all
construction materials1 are manufactured in the United States—this means that all manufacturing processes for the
construction material occurred in the United States. The Buy America preference only applies to articles, materials,
and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. As such, it does not
apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as temporary scaffolding, brought to the construction site and removed
at or before the completion of the infrastructure project. Nor does a Buy America preference apply to equipment and
furnishings, such as movable chairs, desks, and portable computer equipment, that are used at or within the finished
infrastructure project but are not an integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the infrastructure project.
WAIVERS. When necessary, recipients may apply for, and DOC may grant, a waiver from these requirements.
DOC will notify the recipient for information on the process for requesting a waiver from these requirements. 1)
When DOC has made a determination that one of the following exceptions applies, the awarding official may waive
the application of the domestic content procurement preference in any case in which DOC determines that: a.
applying the domestic content procurement preference would be inconsistent with the public interest; b. the types of
iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not produced in the United States in sufficient and
reasonably available quantities or of a satisfactory quality; or c. the inclusion of iron, steel, manufactured products,
or construction materials produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25
percent. A request to waive the application of the domestic content procurement preference must be in writing. DOC
will provide instructions on the format, contents, and supporting materials required for any waiver request. Waiver
requests are subject to public comment periods of no less than 15 days and must be reviewed by the Made in
America Office. There may be instances where an award qualifies, in whole or in part, for an existing waiver
described at whitehouse.gov/omb/management/made-in-america.
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DEFINITIONS. “Construction materials” includes an article, material, or supply—other than an item of primarily
iron or steel; a manufactured product; cement and cementitious materials; aggregates such as stone, sand, or gravel;
or aggregate binding agents or additives2 —that is or consists primarily of: non-ferrous metals; plastic and polymer-
based products (including polyvinylchloride, composite building materials, and polymers used in fiber optic cables);
glass (including optic glass); lumber; or drywall. “Domestic content procurement preference’’ means all iron and
steel used in the project are produced in the United States; the manufactured products used in the project are
produced in the United States; or the construction materials used in the project are produced in the United States.
“Infrastructure” includes, at a minimum, the structures, facilities, and equipment for, in the United States, roads,
highways, and bridges; public transportation; dams, ports, harbors, and other maritime facilities; intercity passenger
and freight railroads; freight and intermodal facilities; airports; water systems, including drinking water and
wastewater systems; electrical transmission facilities and systems; utilities; broadband infrastructure; and buildings
and real property. Infrastructure includes facilities that generate, transport, and distribute energy. ‘‘Project’’ means
the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of infrastructure in the United States. -- 1 Excludes cement and
cementitious materials, aggregates such as stone, sand, or gravel, or aggregate binding agents or additives. 2 IIJA, §
70917(c)(1).
C. Reporting
In accordance with 2 CFR 200.328-9 and the terms and conditions of the award, financial reports are to be submitted
semi annually and performance (technical) reports are to be submitted semi annually. Reports are submitted
electronically through eRA.
The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, 31 U.S.C. 6101 note, includes a requirement for
awardees of applicable Federal grants to report information about first-tier subawards and executive compensation
under Federal assistance awards. All awardees of applicable grants and cooperative agreements are required to
report to the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) available at https://www.fsrs.gov/ on all subawards over
$30,000. Refer to 2 CFR Part 170.
Financial reports are to be submitted to the NOAA Grants Officer identified in the award and performance
(technical) reports are to be submitted to the Program Officer. Unless otherwise specified by terms of the award,
program and financial reports are to be submitted semi-annually.
Program reports should include progress on identified milestones. Unless otherwise specified by the terms of the
award, reports must be submitted electronically through eRA Commons
(https://public.era.nih.gov/commonsplus/public/login.era?TARGET=https%3A%2F%2Fpublic.era.nih.gov%3A4
43%2Fcommons).
The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, 31 U.S.C. 6101 note, includes a requirement for
awardees of applicable Federal grants to report information about first-tier sub awards and executive
compensation under Federal assistance awards. All awardees of applicable grants and cooperative agreements are
required to report to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) available at https://www.fsrs.gov/ on all
sub-awards over $25,000. Refer to 2 CFR Parts 170.
VII. Agency Contacts
National Weather Service (NWS)
Jennifer Peisach
Jennifer.Peisach@noaa.gov
1325 East West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283
VIII. Other Information
Information Audit Costs
Audits shall be performed in accordance with audit requirements contained in the Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements found in 2 CFR part 200, Subsection F. Recipients
expending $750,000 or more in Federal funds during the recipient’s fiscal year must conduct a single audit in
accordance with guidelines outlined in 2 CFR §§200.500-.520. For-profit organizations not covered by the audit
requirements in 2 CFR §§200.500-.520 are subject to the audit requirements set forth in the terms and conditions
of the award. Recipients that expend less than
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$750,000 during the recipient’s fiscal year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that
year, except as noted in 2 CFR §200.503, but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials
of the Federal agency, pass- through entity, and Government Accountability Office (GAO). Applicants are also
reminded that other audits may be conducted by the Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General and by
other authorized Federal agencies.
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