Cooperative Institute (Inter-Agency Funded Activities)
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To increase the effectiveness of research and develop innovative approaches to education in the environmental sciences by facilitating cooperation between government, university, and nonprofit research institutions.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- School District
Designated Joint and Cooperative Institutes for research, education, training, and outreach activities.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Awards are made on the basis of proposal evaluations, technical and administrative reviews, and external reviews, if applicable. Projects recommended for funding will be submitted to the NOAA Grants Management Division for review and approval. All applicants are notified whether or not their proposal was funded.
A date range will change depending on the review process. Usually within 180 calendar days from the receipt of a complete and acceptable application but may exceed that timeline.
Program details & compliance
Description
This Assistance Listing is only for invited NOAA Cooperative Institutes (CI) applicants for the submission of supplemental funding proposals. CI proposals must be based on their respective Research Themes and provide the necessary flexibility needed to work on multidisciplinary research in collaboration primarily with NOAA scientists.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Economic Injury and Natural DisasterCommercial FisheriesEmergency PreparednessFlood Prevention and Control
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Program authorizes funds to be used for research and development, education and training, advisory services and operational systems as they relate to specific NOAA programs. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for cooperative agreements, are evaluated on an individual program basis. Most Cooperative Institutes (CIs) operate under via a financial assistance award and include substantial involvement by Federal partners. In addition, 118 Stat. 71 (2004) authorizes the Secretary to designate (delegated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere) CIs to use the personnel, services, or facilities of such organizations for research, education, training, and outreach to further NOAA's mission under a cooperative agreement.
Required Documentation
Pre-application coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing.
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
Formula
The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, may enter into cooperative agreements and other financial agreements with any nonprofit organization to—
(1)aid and promote scientific and educational activities to foster public understanding of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or its programs; and
(2)solicit private donations for the support of such activities.