February 22, 2019

Funding Opportunity: NW Climate Adaptation Science Center

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects to be initiated in Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2019.

Full Announcement is available here: NWCASC_FY19 Funding Opportunity_20Feb2019

The NW CASC funding opportunity process includes two phases: submission and review of SOI followed by submission and review of invited Full Proposals.

Due to the recent federal government shutdown and recently implemented U.S. Department of the Interior award procedures, the timeline for this year’s SOI and proposal development and review process is compressed (see attached document for details). Although the primary purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to solicit proposals to be initiated with FY 2019 funds, applicants are also encouraged to submit SOI that could be developed for future fiscal years (e.g., FY 2020), as well as ideas that the NW CASC may be able to assist with via other resources and mechanisms (e.g., leveraging, networking, consultation, etc.). The NW CASC is committed to being inclusive and transparent while working to broaden the community of practice around climate adaptation in the Northwest.

Estimated Available Funds and Project Funding Guidance
Approximately $400,000 may be available in FY 2019 to fund projects that support NW CASC science priorities. The NW CASC expects to initiate 2-4 new projects with FY 2019 funds.

Schedule for Submission, Review, and Awards
To be considered for FY 2019 funding:
Deadline for submission of Statements of Interest………………………………….. March 13, 2019
Applicants notified; Full Proposals invited……………………………………………….. March 27, 2019
Deadline for Full Proposals………………………………………………………………………. April 24, 2019
Applicants notified of Intent to Award*…………………………………………………… June 1, 2019
“Intent to Award” indicates the NW CASC has selected the project for funding, pending completion of all administrative reviews, approvals, and processing to complete formal awards. This date may change, subject to U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Geological Survey review and approval timelines.

SOI and Proposal Submission Portal (RFPManager) https://my.usgs.gov/rfpManager/event/show/96171
NW CASC Contacts
Dr. Nicole DeCrappeo, Acting Director
NW Climate Adaptation Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey
3731 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97330
Office: (541) 750-1021; Cell: (541) 231-6254
Email: ndecrappeo@usgs.gov