Deadline Passed 08/23/2019. Deadline Unknown for 2020. NIDIS is seeking proposals through the Coping With Drought grant program to improve our understanding and use of ﻿(1) drought indicators, thresholds, and triggers, and (2) drought impact reporting to inform more deliberate and expanded decision-making to prepare for and respond to drought. Letters of intent (LOIs) are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 23, 2019. Full applications for all competitions must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on October 28, 2019.