This NOAA grant, the B-WET Program, is designed to advance environmental education within the K-12 setting. Specifically, this grant is for promoting locally relevant, hands-on learning experiences focused on watershed ecosystems. Funded initiatives aim to provide students with significant watershed educational experiences, while also offering essential professional development opportunities for their teachers. Furthermore, the program helps to bolster key regional educational and environmental objectives across the New England area. This initiative supports a holistic approach to environmental literacy, ensuring that students and educators are equipped to address local environmental challenges.
Opportunity ID: 55961
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-NERO-2011-2002569 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NOAA New England Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.469 — Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 08, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 08, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 07, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
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 non-profit organizations, state or local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments. The Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to broadening the participation of underrepresented groups such as historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that service underserved areas. Participation by these groups and institutions will be taken into consideration during review. While applicants do not need to be from the targeted geographical region specified in the program objectives (i.e., the New England states), they work with target audiences in these areas. |
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. A funded project provides meaningful watershed educational experiences for students, related professional development for teachers, and helps to support regional education and environmental priorities in New England. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CLICK ON FULL OPPORTUNITY BUTTON LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steve Drescher
Policy Advisor Email:steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 55961 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nmfs-nero-2011-2002569 ffo report[1].pdf
Folder 55961 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa fy 11 frn 7-16-10.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steve Drescher Policy Advisor Email: steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.469 | 2193401 | New England B-WET | PKG00019807 | Jul 19, 2010 | Oct 08, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55961 SF424-2.0.pdf
55961 Project-1.1.pdf
55961 Budget-1.1.pdf
55961 CD511-1.1.pdf
55961 SF424B-1.1.pdf
55961 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
55961 Other-1.1.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
