Applied Meteorological Research
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) program from NOAA/NWS provides funding to the university community for collaborative applied meteorological research to create a cost-effective transition from basic and applied research to operations and services.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- For-Profit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Tribal Government (other)
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- U.S. State Government
U.S. institutions of higher education; U.S.-based commercial organizations; state, local and Indian tribal governments in the U.S.; other U.S. non-profit organizations and federally funded educational institutions
Beneficiaries
- Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)
U.S. institutions of higher education; U.S.-based commercial organizations; state, local and Indian tribal governments in the U.S.; other U.S. non-profit organizations and federally funded educational institutions
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Awards are selected by the Selecting Official and are made on the basis of proposal evaluations and technical and administrative reviews.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Approval time is expected to be about four to six months, which includes processing the award through NWS, NOAA, and DOC financial assistance functions.
Program details & compliance
Description
Through the Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) Program, the NWS Office of Science and Technology Integration supports research and development activities. The CSTAR Program represents a NWS effort to create a cost-effective transition from basic and applied research to operations and services through collaborative research between operational forecasters and academic institutions which have expertise in the
environmental, social and behavioral sciences. These activities engage university researchers and students in applied research of interest to the operational meteorological community.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Emergency PreparednessEarth and EnvironmentEconomic Injury and Natural Disaster
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The funds are used by recipients for collaborative research described in proposals submitted and selected in response to calls for proposals from the NOAA program office. The program office may support non-competitive awards in specific instances or by direction from legislative language or unsolicited projects that are individually qualified.
Required Documentation
Proposals will be considered if applicants meet the qualifications listed in solicitations.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements