[DOC NOAA - ERA Production](https://www.noaa.gov/)

August 27, 2025

Up to $3,000,000 total; one award; project period up to 5 years, funded annually as available.

Supports a training fellowship program to enhance meteorological capacity for Pacific Island Region meteorologists and observers.

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by NOAA's National Weather Service Office of International Affairs, seeks a proposal for the Pacific International Training Desk (PITD) in partnership with the Weather Forecast Offices in Honolulu and Guam. The PITD operates as a training fellowship program for meteorologists and observers from the South West Pacific Regional Association of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Its primary mission is to provide essential meteorology training for qualified individuals from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) organizations in the Pacific Island Region. The program emphasizes foundational and advanced operational forecasting, with a focus on the unique challenges of the Pacific, including severe weather events and communication limitations in remote locations. Training methods include e-learning, on-site instruction, roving workshops, and technology dissemination, aiming to build regional forecasting capacity and resilience. NOAA expects the awarded institution to collaborate closely with NOAA staff, adapt to evolving regional needs, and potentially enhance the PITD's operations to better serve the Pacific. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: August 27, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $3,000,000 total for the program - **Number of Awards:** 1 - **Project Duration:** Up to 5 years (multi-year, incrementally funded annually based on performance and federal appropriations) - **Award Floor:** $0 - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Institutions of higher education - Other non-profit organizations - State, local, and Indian Tribal Governments - Commercial organizations - U.S. Territories - Federal agencies with statutory authority to accept funding for this type of research Applicants must have the expertise and capacity to operate and enhance the PITD program. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360274). - **Format:** Proposals should not exceed 50 pages (excluding required forms and supplemental materials), single-spaced, using Times New Roman 12-point font and 1" margins. - **Required Elements:** - Title page (with PI and institutional representative details) - Abstract - Results from prior training and/or research - Detailed project description - Budget and justification (using SF-424 and SF-424A forms) - Investigator vitae - Current and pending support documentation Applicants must also be registered in SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons prior to submission. --- ## Additional Information - **Indirect Costs:** Limited to 10% of direct project costs. - **Allowable Costs:** Only activities conducted within the project period—no reimbursement for proposal preparation. - **Reporting:** Bi-annual financial and performance reports required. - **Federal Involvement:** Award is a cooperative agreement, with substantial collaboration expected between the recipient and NOAA. - **Pre-Award Costs:** Allowed up to 90 days before the award start date, at the applicant’s risk. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360274) - [NOAA Funding Opportunity PDF](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NWS-IA-31298%20(1)%20(1)%20(4)%20(1)%20(2).pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |-----------------|--------------------------|------------------------------|---------------| | Andrew Horan | International Project Manager, NWS IA | [Andrew.Horan@noaa.gov](mailto:Andrew.Horan@noaa.gov) | 301-427-9047 |

Pacific International Training Desk

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