Pacific International Training Desk | NOAA NWS IA 31298

Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NWS IA 31298

The Pacific International Training Desk (PITD) opportunity is a NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Office of International Affairs funding call to support and potentially expand a training fellowship program based in the Pacific, working in association with the Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) in Honolulu and Guam. The program is designed to strengthen operational meteorology capacity across the Pacific Islands by providing structured, basic meteorology training to qualified meteorologists and observers from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) in the region. The target participants come from the South West Pacific Regional Association of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), reflecting NOAA's intent to support regional forecasting capability and professional development in a way that aligns with established international meteorological coordination frameworks.

At its core, the PITD mission is practical and workforce-focused: deliver foundational meteorology instruction that NMHS staff can bring back to their home services to improve day-to-day forecasting, observing practices, and overall weather readiness. NOAA indicates it will evaluate proposals to confirm that the applicant is eligible and has the expertise and operational capability to continue running PITD for the region. In addition to maintaining ongoing operations, NOAA notes that funding may be available for enhanced PITD operations, suggesting that proposals can include thoughtful improvements or expansions that better match evolving regional needs and priorities, rather than simply replicating past activities.

This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category (CFDA 11.467). A cooperative agreement typically implies substantial federal involvement during the period of performance, so applicants should expect active coordination with NOAA/NWS partners, especially given the direct association with WFO Honolulu and WFO Guam and the program's international training and fellowship character. NOAA expects to make one award, with a stated award ceiling of $3,000,000, indicating that the selected applicant will likely serve as the primary operator and coordinating hub for PITD activities.

Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, nonprofits, state and local governments, Indian Tribal governments, commercial organizations, U.S. territories, and federal agencies, provided they have the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. The funding opportunity is titled "Pacific International Training Desk," with opportunity number NOAA NWS IA 31298. The application closing date is listed as August 27, 2025, and the opportunity was created on August 12, 2025.

• The DOC NOAA - ERA Production in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pacific International Training Desk" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.467.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2025-08-12.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-08-27. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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