The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering the Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) grant program. This grant is specifically designed to promote locally relevant, experiential environmental education within the K-12 environment across the Pacific Northwest. The NOAA B-WET program is for the purpose of funding projects that deliver meaningful watershed educational experiences directly to students. Additionally, it provides vital professional development for teachers, equipping them to effectively lead these engaging learning opportunities. Through this initiative, NOAA aims to support critical regional education and environmental priorities, fostering a deeper understanding of local ecosystems and empowering students and educators alike with essential knowledge and skills for environmental stewardship.
Opportunity ID: 56211
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-NMS-2011-2002645 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2011 NOAA Pacific Northwest 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: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 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: | $1,000,000 |
| 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. The Department of Commerce/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that service underserved areas. While applicants do not need to be from the targeted geographical regions specified in the program objectives, they must be working 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. Funded projects provide meaningful watershed educational experiences for students, related professional development for teachers, and helps to support regional education and environmental priorities in the Pacific Northwest. |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 56211 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nos-nms-2011-2002645 ffo report[1].pdf
Folder 56211 Full Announcement-1 -> 07-16-2010 frn.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.429 | 2195290 | Pacific Northwest | PKG00020045 | Jul 29, 2010 | Oct 08, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
56211 SF424-2.0.pdf
56211 Project-1.1.pdf
56211 Budget-1.1.pdf
56211 CD511-1.1.pdf
56211 SF424B-1.1.pdf
56211 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
56211 Other-1.1.pdf
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