National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institutes
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 11.432 (USAspending.gov).
- The Regents Of The University Of Colorado $270,986,469
- University Of Oklahoma 2 awards $206,738,763
- University Of Alabama $166,527,258
- University Of Maryland, College Park $162,772,973
- University Of Miami $114,595,158
- University Of Washington $111,976,393
- University Of California San Diego $104,686,419
- Colorado State University $101,092,898
- University Of Rhode Island $80,081,651
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
Allows NOAA to partner with designated Joint and Cooperative Institutes as designated by the Secretary of Commerce for research, education, training, and outreach activities.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The NOAA Grants Officer will review financial and grants administration aspects of a proposed award, including conducting an assessment of the risk posed by the applicant in accordance with 2 C.F.R. 200.206. In addition to reviewing repositories of government-wide eligibility, qualifications or financial integrity information, the risk assessment conducted by NOAA may consider items such as the financial stability of an applicant, quality of the applicant’s management systems, an applicant’s history of performance, previous audit reports and audit findings concerning the applicant and the applicant’s ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory, or other requirements imposed on non-Federal entities.
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
Cooperative Institutes are academic and non-profit research institutions that demonstrate the highest level of performance and conduct research that supports NOAA’s Mission Goals and Strategic Plan.
Mission Categories
Primary: Economic Development
Other categories:
MaritimeGeneral Collection and Communication of Statistical DataBusiness and Commerce StatisticsFish and Wildlife Preservation
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 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 Atmospheres) 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
Proposals with statements of work and estimated budgets. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-21 for agreements with educational institutions, A-87 for State and local governments, and A-122 for nonprofit institutions.
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