The NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program offers federal funding to promote well-informed decision-making that positively impacts coastal, marine, and watershed ecosystems. This competitive grant supports the development of innovative environmental education programs in Hawaii. By focusing on K-12 learning, climate science, community resilience, and professional development for educators, this program plays a vital role in advancing environmental priorities. The goal is to create a future where societies and ecosystems thrive in the face of environmental changes. Applications are encouraged to enhance local education and stewardship while meeting national and state requirements. Deadline for submissions is January 19, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 279642
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-OCM-2016-2004576 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2016 NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.473 — Office for Coastal Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 14, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program is a federal funding opportunity which meets NOAA’s mission of science, service and stewardship. This B-WET program supports the vision of a future where societies and their ecosystems are healthy and resilient in the face of sudden or prolonged change. The purpose for this financial assistance is to support our communities by developing a well-informed citizenry involved in decision-making that positively impacts our coastal, marine and watershed ecosystems in the State of Hawaii. This opportunity is a competitively-based grant that provides funding to assist in the development of new programs, encourage innovative partnerships among environmental education programs and support geographically targeted programs to advance environmental education efforts that complement national and state school requirements. The B-WET Hawaii Program plays a foundational role as an environmental education program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment on priority topics, such understanding climate, ocean and earth sciences and community resilience to hazards. Funded projects provide meaningful watershed educational experiences for students, professional development for teachers, service learning opportunities for students, and support regional education and environmental priorities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie Bennett
NOAA/NOS Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg 176 Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 808-725-525 Email:Stephanie.Bennett@noaa.gov |
Version History
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|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 279642 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nos-ocm-2016-2004576 ffo report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie Bennett NOAA/NOS Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg 176 Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 808-725-525 Email: Stephanie.Bennett@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.473 | 2542258 | FY2016 NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program | PKG00219174 | Oct 14, 2015 | Jan 19, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
279642 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
279642 Project-1.1.pdf
279642 CD511-1.1.pdf
279642 Budget-1.1.pdf
279642 SF424B-1.1.pdf
279642 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
279642 Other-1.1.pdf
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