This Department of Commerce grant supports K-12 experiential learning in California through Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs). The program aims to enhance ocean understanding, promote stewardship of local watersheds, and engage with national marine sanctuaries. Projects align with Next Generation Science Standards and California Environmental Literacy Standards. Eligible regions include the Monterey Bay, San Francisco Bay, and Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. Teachers and students from kindergarten to high school levels can participate in outdoor field experiences, action projects, and classroom learning to deepen their environmental knowledge and skills. Application deadline is April 5, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 312541
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2019-2005886 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2019 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $950,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| 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, 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 with an eligible applicant as a project partner. Likewise, Federal agencies are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this announcement, but may be project partners. Applicants must be located within the U.S. and can be physically located in any state, but must work within the geographic boundaries of the Monterey Bay, San Francisco Bay or Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. Projects whose sole audience is outside the watersheds outlined above are not eligible. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
California B-WET funds locally relevant, authentic experiential learning for K-12 audiences through Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs). MWEEs involve learning both outdoors and in the classroom as students engage in issue definition, outdoor field experiences, synthesis and conclusions, and action projects. The goal is to increase understanding and stewardship of the ocean, its local watersheds, and special areas like national marine sanctuaries. Projects advance the Next Generation Science Standards, the California Environmental Literacy Standards, and the Ocean and Climate Literacy Essential Principles. The terms used throughout each Section are defined as follows: a. Monterey Bay watershed—the counties of San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey, San Benito, and San Luis Obispo; b. San Francisco Bay watershed—the counties of Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, Napa and Santa Rosa; c. Santa Barbara Channel watershed—the counties of Santa Barbara and Ventura; d. Teachers—formal (school-based) and non-formal (not school-based) educators for kindergarten through high school; e. Students—kindergarten through high school. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Please visit the National Marine Sanctuaries CA B-WET website at: http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/bwet/welcome.html or contact Seaberry Nachbar, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary office; 99 Pacific Street, Bldg. 455A, Monterey, CA 93940, or by phone at 831-647-4204.
Email:seaberry.nachbar@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 312541 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2019-2005886 Full Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Please visit the National Marine Sanctuaries CA B-WET website at: http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/bwet/welcome.html or contact Seaberry Nachbar, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary office; 99 Pacific Street, Bldg. 455A, Monterey, CA 93940, or by phone at 831-647-4204. Email: seaberry.nachbar@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.429 | 2769731 | Santa Barbara | PKG00248022 | Jan 29, 2019 | Apr 05, 2019 | View |
| 11.429 | 2769732 | Monterey | PKG00248006 | Jan 31, 2019 | Apr 05, 2019 | View |
| 11.429 | 2769730 | San Francisco | PKG00248007 | Jan 31, 2019 | Apr 05, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
312541 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
312541 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312541 CD511-1.1.pdf
312541 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312541 SF424B-1.1.pdf
312541 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
312541 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312541 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
312541 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
312541 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312541 CD511-1.1.pdf
312541 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312541 SF424B-1.1.pdf
312541 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
312541 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312541 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
312541 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
312541 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312541 CD511-1.1.pdf
312541 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312541 SF424B-1.1.pdf
312541 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
312541 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312541 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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