NOAA-OAR-CPO-2021-2006797: NOAA Science Collaboration Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Climate Program Office FY 2027 - Super Intelligence/Machine Learning Innovation to Advance NOAA's Earth System Science and Support Hazard Resilience (NOAA-OAR-CPO-2027-33392). Status: Closes February 9, 2027 (94 days left). It is in our archive of Department of Commerce notices from 2021.
Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $75.0 million (at least $50.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $75.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 10, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 11, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$75.0 million
- Award floor$50.0 million
- Total funding$75.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 11, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 10, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 9, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants must be academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; consortia of academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; and non-profit research institutions. Multi-institution applications will not be accepted.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Climate and Atmospheric Research awards averaged $666,196; this notice allows up to $75.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (51% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The NOAA Science Collaboration Program (NSCP) supports research, programs, projects and other activities related to NOAA’s mission, primarily through collaborations among scientists and professionals in areas of mutual interest across the full spectrum of NOAA sciences. This includes the support of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers and scientists with expertise in NOAA-related sciences. It is expected that some of the scientists will collaborate onsite at NOAA facilities and laboratories. Through this funding opportunity, NOAA is also interested in supporting complementary Earth systems research and modeling efforts, social science and interdisciplinary research efforts which can serve as a catalyst for collaborations between NOAA professionals and scientists supported through this program.
Who has won Climate and Atmospheric Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Climate and Atmospheric Research (11.431) awarded $362 million across 544 grant awards, an average of $666,196 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | Colorado | 39 | $111 million |
| Multiplier | California | 2 | $23.6 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 31 | $15.4 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 23 | $12.0 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 18 | $10.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NOAA-OAR-CPO-2027-33392, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NOAA-OAR-CPO-2021-2006797 still open?
No. It closed on May 10, 2021. A newer notice is open: NOAA-OAR-CPO-2027-33392, closes February 9, 2027 (94 days left).
Who can apply for NOAA Science Collaboration Program?
Department of Commerce accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for NOAA Science Collaboration Program?
Closed May 10, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $75.0 million each. About $75.0 million in total for one award.
Who has won Climate and Atmospheric Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Multiplier, The Regents of the University of Colorado. The program made 544 awards worth $362 million in that time.
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