WCSSP funding opportunities

For information on the bidding process, visit our grant funding webpage.

Open opportunities:

WCSSP Brazil

Application number: DN761175

GGiS Scheme reference: G2-SCH-2025-01-16313

Find a grant link: - https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/met-office-cssp-brazil-grant-funding-fy2526-1

Deadline for applications: Friday 28th March 2025, 12pm Noon (GMT) 

Funding Opportunity: Funding is initially available to cover a 10-month period (June 2025 – March 2026). Subject to further funding allocations being received from DSIT, the Met Office will confirm extensions to the Grant Agreement on an annual basis to fund Year 2 and Year 3 activities.

Timeline:

Lot 1: BZL25_2.1 Physical drivers of drought (and drought-related compound) events in Brazil and link to human activities 

Value: £180,000

Description: The advert is for Work Package 2 (WP2) under the CSSP Brazil project, which focuses on climate modelling to improve the understanding and prediction of hydrological cycle variability and change in Brazil. The aim is to enhance disaster management capabilities, improve seasonal forecasts, and provide robust information on future rainfall changes to support economic development, social welfare, and poverty reduction in Brazil.

Lot 2:   BZL25_3.1  Future Fire, Air-Quality and Health Impacts in Brazil 

Value: £180,000

Description: The advert is for a project aimed at understanding the societal, economic, and infrastructural impacts of extreme climate events in Brazil. The project focuses on developing the capability to assess and quantify risks related to hydrological extremes, such as floods, droughts, fires, and crop impacts. It aims to provide reliable information on the impact of climate variability and change on Brazilian ecosystems, enabling better planning of key activities like water resource allocation, power generation, and forest and infrastructure management. The project also includes scientific training, cross-partner visits, and workshops to build the capacity of Brazilian researchers.

If you have any issues with the Met Office Procurement Portal, or the process for submitted queries, a Met Office procurement representative can be contacted via emailing: [email protected]. 

WCSSP India

Monsoon extreme rainfall: predictability, variability and forecast skill from days to months ahead

Application number: DN749379

GGiS Scheme reference G2-SCH-2024-10-16171

Find a grant link: - https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/wcssp-india-grant-funding-fy2526-1

Value: Up to £215,417

Deadline for applications: Friday 28th Feb 2025 , 12:00 noon GMT

Description:

The Indian subcontinent is frequently affected by extreme rainfall before, during and after the summer monsoon season. This call for research invites contributions that will advance understanding of the representation and predictability of monsoon extreme rainfall events at different scales, and their associated interactions and feedback.

Timeline:

If you have any issues with the Met Office Procurement Portal, or the process for submitted queries, a Met Office procurement representative can be contacted via emailing: [email protected]. 

WCSSP Southeast Asia

Coastal Hazard Prediction in Southeast Asia 

Application number: DN753593

GGiS scheme reference: G2-SCH-2024-11-16232

Find a grant link: https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/wcssp-southeast-asia-grant-funding-fy2526-1

Value: Up to £165,000

Deadline for applications: Friday 28th Feb 2025 , 12:00 noon GMT

Description:

This advert invites bidders to develop scientific understanding and forecasting tools for coastal hazards in the South-East Asia region. The focus is on improving the prediction of impacts and uncertainties related to tropical cyclone landfalls and smaller-scale convective processes. Bidders are expected to develop prototypes for forecasting these hazards and collaborate with in-country partners.

Timeline:

If you have any issues with the Met Office Procurement Portal, or the process for submitted queries, a Met Office procurement representative can be contacted via emailing: [email protected].

WCSSP South Africa 

Application number: DN758207 WCSSP South Africa Grant Funding FY25/26

GGiS scheme reference: G2-SCH-2025-01-16277

Find a Grant link: https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/wcssp-south-africa-funding-fy2526-1

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 12th March 2025 12 Noon GMT 

Timeline:

Lot 1: SA25_2.4 Advancing attribution methods and applications 

Value: Up to £434,060 

Description: This advert outlines a call for a project aimed at producing recommendations for the application of different attribution methods and modelling systems. Bidders are asked to explore and compare various attribution methodologies, including probability-based approaches and mechanistic extreme event approaches. The project should also consider emerging capabilities in machine learning and impacts attribution, with a focus on the needs of Global South countries, particularly South Africa. Collaboration with the Met Office and South African partners is expected to inform the development of attribution service.

Lot 2: SA25_3.7 Water modelling for assessing climate change-induced impacts of drought on water security in South Africa   

Value: Up to £434,060 

Description: A project aimed at enhancing the Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES) to assess the impacts of climate change on water availability from reservoirs in South Africa. Bidders are asked to develop a modeling approach in collaboration with South African partners, including the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Agricultural Research Council (ARC), and University of Witwatersrand. The project involves creating simulations using various datasets and providing access to relevant data via a shared workspace.

Lot 3: SA25_4.6 Informing context-specific needs for impact-based early warning systems   

Value: Up to £434,060 

Description: A new project aimed at identifying and critically examining context-specific requirements for impact-based early warning systems (EWS) across diverse regions and communities in South Africa. Bidders are asked to conduct community-based needs assessments to understand climate hazards, investigate effective dissemination techniques, and document challenges faced by EWS providers. The project should involve collaboration with local early warning initiatives and focus on sustainability and ethical research practices.

If you have any issues with the Met Office Procurement Portal, or the process for submitted queries, a Met Office procurement representative can be contacted via emailing: [email protected].