National Atmospheric Deposition Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To monitor the Nation's precipitation and atmosphere for a range of chemical constituents and determine whether spatial and temporal trends in concentration and deposition are present.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- U.S. Federal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications are subjected to a system of peer and merit review in accordance with section 103 of the Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7613) by a panel of qualified scientists and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal. Within the limit of funds available for such purpose, the NIFA Authorized Departmental Officer (ADO) shall make grants to those responsible, eligible applicants whose applications are judged most meritorious under the procedures set forth in the NOFO. Reviewers will be selected based upon training and experience in relevant scientific, extension, or education fields, taking into account the following factors: (a) The level of relevant formal scientific, technical education, or extension experience of the individual, as well as the extent to which an individual is engaged in relevant research, education, or extension activities; (b) the need to include as reviewers experts from various areas of specialization within relevant scientific, education, or extension fields; (c) the need to include as reviewers other experts (e.g., producers, range or forest managers/operators, and consumers) who can assess relevance of the applications to targeted audiences and to program needs; (d) the need to include as reviewers experts from a variety of organizational types (e.g., colleges, universities, industry, state and Federal agencies, private profit and non-profit organizations) and geographic locations; (e) the need to maintain a balanced composition of reviewers with regard to minority and female representation and an equitable age distribution; and (f) the need to include reviewers who can judge the effective usefulness to producers and the general public of each application. Evaluation Criteria will be delineated in the NOFO. 2 CFR 200 – Subpart C and Appendix I and 2 CFR part 400 apply to this Program.
Program details & compliance
Description
The National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP) is a nationwide precipitation chemistry monitoring network and a cooperative effort between many different groups, including the NPS, USDA, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, U.S. Geological Survey, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and numerous universities and other governmental and private entities. The purpose of the network is to collect data and monitor geographical patterns for long-term trends in precipitation chemistry. The precipitation at each site is collected weekly according to strict clean-handling procedures. It is then analyzed at a central laboratory. Stringent quality assurance and quality control programs ensure that the data are accurate and precise. More information on these programs and the monitoring data can be found on the NADP website at https://nadp.slh.wisc.edu.
Mission Categories
Primary: Sustainable Agricultural Systems
Other categories:
General and Special Interest OrganizationsEnvironmental Quality Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grant funds must be used for allowable costs necessary to conduct approved fundamental and applied research, extension and education objectives to address food and agricultural sciences. Awards are generally limited to high priority problems of a regional or national scope.
Required Documentation
Applicants (unless excepted under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) must (1): Have an active SAM registration prior to applying; (2) Provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier number in its application; and (3) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an application under consideration or an active federal award. Applicants must furnish the information required in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process.
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