Meteorologic and Hydrologic Modernization Development
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To maintain a cooperative university and Federal partnerships to conduct meteorological training, education, professional development, and research and development on issues common to the hydrometeorological community, and to reduce the impact of tsunamis through hazard assessment, warning guidance, and mitigation.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- State
- Tribal
- Builder/Contractor/Developer
- Farmworker
- Small Business Person
- Interstate Organization
- Veteran (including dependents)
Eligible applicants are accredited Federally recognized institutions of higher learning, consortia of these institutions, agencies of State or local governments including school systems, quasi-public institutions, consultants, and companies involved in using and developing meteorological or hydrologic forecasts or forecast methodology. In addition, the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP) funding provides resources to reduce the impact of tsunamis through hazard assessment, warning guidance, and mitigation.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Awards are selected by the program office and are made on the basis of proposal evaluations and technical and administrative reviews.
Approval time for grants is expected to range from 90 to 180 days, which includes processing of the award through the NWS, NOAA, and DOC financial assistance functions.
Program details & compliance
Description
Promote the adoption of tsunami resilience, preparedness, warning, and mitigation measures by
Federal, State, territorial, tribal, and local governments;
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Earth and EnvironmentSocial SciencesEmergency PreparednessFlood Prevention and Control
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The funds are used by recipients to implement programs described in proposals submitted and selected in response to calls for proposals from the program office or NOAA. The program office may support non-competitive awards in case 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