This grant is for the NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program, designed to foster environmental stewardship through competitive awards in the Pacific Northwest, specifically Oregon and Washington’s coastal communities. The program supports experiential learning, emphasizing firsthand experiences to connect students with their watersheds, reinforce responsible citizenship, and promote academic achievement. NOAA recognizes that knowledge and commitment built from such experiences, especially within a community and cultural context, are vital. By integrating rigorous academic standards with discovery-based learning, B-WET aims to increase interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields, thereby contributing to national educational goals.
Opportunity ID: 227593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-SEC-OED-2013-2003620 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2013 Pacific Northwest Bay-Watershed Education and Training |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.008 — NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 23, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program is an environmental education program that supports experiential learning through competitive grant awards in specific geographic regions. Prior to 2008 NOAA B-WET programs were limited to Chesapeake Bay, California and Hawaii. In 2009, the program expanded to include New England, the northern Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest. This solicitation is for the Pacific Northwest Bay-Watershed Education and Training (PNW B-WET) program. For purposes of this solicitation, the “Pacific Northwest” includes the states of Oregon and Washington with particular emphasis on coastal communities. NOAA recognizes that knowledge and commitment built from firsthand experience, especially in the context of one’s community and culture, is essential for achieving environmental stewardship. Carefully selected experiences driven by rigorous academic learning standards, engendering discovery and wonder, and nurturing a sense of community will further connect students with their watershed, help reinforce an ethic of responsible citizenship, and promote academic achievement. Experiential learning techniques, such as those supported by the NOAA B-WET Program, have been shown to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), thus contributing to NOAA’s obligations under the America COMPETES Act (33 USC 893a). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bronwen Rice, National Coordinator NOAA B-WET
NOAA Office of Education 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, HCHB Room 6863 Washington, D.C. 20230 Phone: 202-482-6797 |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 227593 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-sec-oed-2013-2003620 ffo report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Bronwen Rice, National Coordinator NOAA B-WET NOAA Office of Education 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, HCHB Room 6863 Washington, D.C. 20230 Phone: 202-482-6797 |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.008 | 2414177 | 2013 Pacific Northwest Bay-Watershed Education and Training | PKG00170870 | Mar 20, 2013 | Apr 23, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
227593 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
227593 Project-1.1.pdf
227593 CD511-1.1.pdf
227593 Budget-1.1.pdf
227593 SF424B-1.1.pdf
227593 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
227593 Other-1.1.pdf
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