Climate and Atmospheric Research (11.431)
Climate and Atmospheric Research (Assistance Listing 11.431) is run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, part of the Department of Commerce. It awarded $362 million in 544 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $666,196 per award on average. 2 funding opportunities are open or forecast now.
The typical award was $299,647. Half of the 544 awards fell between $134,878 and $458,566, and they ranged from $6,690 to $36.4 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$362 million
- Grant awards544
- Typical award$299,647
- Awarded in FY 2025$68.9 million
- Size rank446 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $50.1 million in fiscal 2021 to $68.9 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 446th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 74% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 46 states and territories.
What the program funds
To advance understanding of hazards, such as heat, drought, flooding, and fires, and provide timely information and services to states and communities, supporting preparedness and resilience. The Climate Program Office fulfills NOAA’s mandated responsibilities under the National Climate Program Act and the National Integrated Drought Information System Act.
Open opportunities
- Climate Program Office FY 2027 - Super Intelligence/Machine Learning Innovation to Advance NOAA's Earth System Science and Support Hazard Resilience
- Climate Program Office for FY 2012
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, international organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Grants may be used for research and development, advisory services, and operational systems as they relate to specific programs. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for grants, are evaluated on an individual grant or program basis.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. DETERMINED AT NOFO LEVELMOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Awards range from $100,000 to $2,000,000, with an average of $200,000 per year.
Funding history and past recipients
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.
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 51% of the money, nonprofits 45% and state and local governments 1.2%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 399 | $186 million | 51% |
| Nonprofits | 102 | $164 million | 45% |
| State and local governments | 18 | $4.5 million | 1.2% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 7 | $3.4 million | 0.9% |
| Other | 9 | $2.2 million | 0.6% |
| Businesses | 5 | $1.8 million | 0.5% |
| Small businesses | 4 | $572,771 | 0.2% |
By state
34 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 93 | $136 million |
| California | 64 | $51.6 million |
| Arizona | 14 | $16.4 million |
| New York | 33 | $14.9 million |
| Washington | 25 | $13.1 million |
| North Carolina | 14 | $12.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 37 | $10.5 million |
| Florida | 24 | $10.5 million |
| Alaska | 9 | $8.5 million |
| Michigan | 9 | $7.6 million |
| Oklahoma | 6 | $7.3 million |
| Nevada | 6 | $6.3 million |
| Iowa | 4 | $6.2 million |
| Hawaii | 15 | $5.2 million |
| Maryland | 22 | $5.1 million |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $4.7 million |
| Texas | 15 | $3.9 million |
| Virginia | 17 | $3.6 million |
| Oregon | 9 | $3.1 million |
| New Jersey | 6 | $3.0 million |
| Maine | 5 | $2.8 million |
| Georgia | 10 | $2.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $2.4 million |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $2.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $1.7 million |
| Montana | 6 | $1.7 million |
| Utah | 7 | $1.7 million |
| Minnesota | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Indiana | 5 | $1.6 million |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $1.6 million |
| Ohio | 5 | $1.5 million |
| Mississippi | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Illinois | 6 | $1.2 million |
| Alabama | 5 | $1.2 million |
| New Mexico | 2 | $994,098 |
| Rhode Island | 6 | $809,783 |
| Nebraska | 4 | $790,939 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $787,943 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $753,629 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $717,733 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $581,970 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $414,819 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $414,470 |
| Vermont | 1 | $300,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $299,664 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |