NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is offering the Pacific Northwest B-WET Program grant, promoting environmental education for K-12 students in the Pacific Northwest. This grant funds projects that provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences, teacher professional development, and support regional education priorities. The goal is to ensure vibrant and sustainable ocean ecosystems and species. Applications close on Dec 15, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 298006
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2018-2005412 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2018 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 17, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 14, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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 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.
Additionally, priority will be given to applicants who 1) serve underserved or underrepresented audiences, 2) show prior experience in working in the Pacific Northwest region, and / or 3) demonstrate partnerships with local organizations in the Pacific Northwest region on proposed projects. 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 underserved areas. The NOAA B-WET program encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions as well as other organizations that work with underserved 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 ocean 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
Pacific Northwest B-WET Program Grant Manager Kevin.Grant@noaa.gov 360-406-2078 Jacqueline Laverdure Email:Kevin.Grant@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 298006 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2018-2005412 Full Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kevin Grant Pacific Northwest B-WET Program Grant Manager Kevin.Grant@noaa.gov 360-406-2078 Jacqueline Laverdure 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 | 2688329 | PNW B-WET Competition | PKG00235220 | Oct 17, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
298006 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
298006 Project-1.1.pdf
298006 CD511-1.1.pdf
298006 Budget-1.1.pdf
298006 SF424B-1.1.pdf
298006 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
298006 Other-1.1.pdf
298006 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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