NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is offering the Pacific Northwest B-WET Program grant for K-12 environmental education projects in the Pacific Northwest region. This competitive grant program focuses on providing Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences for students, professional development for teachers, and supporting regional education priorities. The funded projects aim to promote experiential learning and contribute to the vision of healthy ecosystems laid out by NOAA. Applications are open until December 21, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 309724
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2019-2005862 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2019 Pacific Northwest Bay-Watershed Education and Training |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 9 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 20, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are: K-12 public and independent schools and school systems; institutions of higher education; community-based and nonprofit organizations; regional, state or local government agencies; interstate agencies; and Indian tribal governments. For-profit organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities are not eligible to apply; however, for-profit and foreign organizations and foreign public entities may participate as a project partner with an eligible applicant. Federal agencies are not allowed to receive funds under this announcement but may serve as collaborative project partners and may contribute services in kind. Individuals are not eligible to apply. While applicants do not need to be located in the targeted geographical regions specified in the program objectives, the primary participants of the projects must be located in the geographical regions specified in the program objectives. The Department of Commerce/NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in under-served areas. The NOAA B-WET program encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions as well as other organizations that work with under-served or underrepresented audiences. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary office) is seeking proposals under the Pacific Northwest B-WET Program (http://olympiccoast.noaa.gov/ocean_literacy/bwet.html). The Pacific Northwest B-WET Program is a competitive, environmental education, grants program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students, related professional development for teachers, and help to support regional education and environmental priorities in the Pacific Northwest. This Federal funding opportunity meets NOAA’s Vision of healthy ecosystems (http://www.noaa.gov/our-mission-and-vision), helping to ensure that ocean, estuarine, and related ecosystems and the species that inhabit them are vibrant and sustainable in the face of challenges. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kevin Grant 360) 457-6622 ext. 15115 East Railroad Ave., Suite 301, Port Angeles, WA 98362-2925
Email:kevin.grant@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 309724 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2019-2005862 FFO Report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kevin Grant 360) 457-6622 ext. 15115 East Railroad Ave., Suite 301, Port Angeles, WA 98362-2925 Email: kevin.grant@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.429 | 2766358 | 2019 Pacific Northwest Bay-Watershed Education and Training | PKG00245656 | Oct 19, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
309724 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
309724 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
309724 CD511-1.1.pdf
309724 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
309724 SF424B-1.1.pdf
309724 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
309724 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
309724 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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