This grant is for the purpose of advancing K-12 environmental education within New England’s bay watersheds. Specifically, the NOAA New England Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program aims to foster locally relevant, experiential learning for students. Projects funded through this initiative will deliver meaningful watershed educational experiences, coupled with essential professional development for teachers. The overall goal is to enhance environmental literacy and stewardship among young learners, while simultaneously equipping educators with the tools to deliver high-quality, hands-on lessons. This program strategically supports critical regional education and environmental conservation priorities throughout the New England area by investing in both student and teacher capacities.
Opportunity ID: 192053
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-NERO-2013-2003467 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NOAA New England Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Congressionally Identified |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.469 — Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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, county, local, or Indian tribal government agencies; and regional organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | NOAA B-WET is an environmental education program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Projects awarded through this grant competition provide meaningful watershed educational experiences for students and related professional development for teachers, and help to support regional education and environmental priorities in New England. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Deirdre Kimball, New England B-WET Federal Program Officer, Telephone: 978-291-9290
Email:deirdre.kimball@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 192053 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nmfs-nero-2013-2003467.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Deirdre Kimball, New England B-WET Federal Program Officer, Telephone: 978-291-9290
Email: deirdre.kimball@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.469 | 2297201 | NOAA New England Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program | PKG00138590 | Aug 14, 2012 | Oct 22, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
192053 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
192053 Project-1.1.pdf
192053 CD511-1.1.pdf
192053 Budget-1.1.pdf
192053 SF424B-1.1.pdf
192053 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
192053 Other-1.1.pdf