Opportunity ID: 344636

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2023-2007704
Funding Opportunity Title: 2023 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Nov 22, 2022
Last Updated Date: Nov 29, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 27, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 07, 2023
Archive Date: Mar 29, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $750,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $60,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
County governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Forprofit organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities are not eligible to apply; however, for-profit and foreign organizations and foreign public entities mayparticipate 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.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

The Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program is an environmental education program that supports locally relevant, authentic experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs; defined below) for students, related professional development for teachers, and help to support regional education and environmental priorities in the Pacific Northwest. The primary delivery is through competitive grants. Every year, the NOAA B-WET program supports environmental education programs for thousands of students and teachers. These programs engage youth in MWEEs that provide memorable hands-on, experiential learning that are not typically available within traditional classrooms. It also plays a significant role in providing professional develop.

The FY23 Pacific Northwest B-WET funding announcement focuses on the following priority areas: Notice of Federal Funding Page 2 of 52 1) Systemic classroom-integrated Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for K-12 students that promote climate resilience and include high-quality teacher professional development related to the MWEEs; and 2) Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for K-12 students that appropriately incorporate Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge and promote climate resilience. 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jacqueline Laverdure

Grants Manager and Program Coordinator
Email:Jacqueline.Laverdure@noaa.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Close date updated. Nov 29, 2022
Added opportunity number. Nov 22, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2023-2007704
Funding Opportunity Title: 2023 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Nov 22, 2022
Last Updated Date: Nov 29, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 27, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 07, 2023
Archive Date: Mar 29, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $750,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $60,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
County governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Forprofit organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities are not eligible to apply; however, for-profit and foreign organizations and foreign public entities mayparticipate 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.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

The Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program is an environmental education program that supports locally relevant, authentic experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs; defined below) for students, related professional development for teachers, and help to support regional education and environmental priorities in the Pacific Northwest. The primary delivery is through competitive grants. Every year, the NOAA B-WET program supports environmental education programs for thousands of students and teachers. These programs engage youth in MWEEs that provide memorable hands-on, experiential learning that are not typically available within traditional classrooms. It also plays a significant role in providing professional develop.

The FY23 Pacific Northwest B-WET funding announcement focuses on the following priority areas: Notice of Federal Funding Page 2 of 52 1) Systemic classroom-integrated Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for K-12 students that promote climate resilience and include high-quality teacher professional development related to the MWEEs; and 2) Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for K-12 students that appropriately incorporate Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge and promote climate resilience. 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jacqueline Laverdure

Grants Manager and Program Coordinator
Email:Jacqueline.Laverdure@noaa.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2023-2007704
Funding Opportunity Title: 2023 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Nov 22, 2022
Last Updated Date: Nov 23, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 27, 2023
Archive Date: Mar 29, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $750,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $60,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
County governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Forprofit organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities are not eligible to apply; however, for-profit and foreign organizations and foreign public entities mayparticipate 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.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Description:

The Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program is an environmental education program that supports locally relevant, authentic experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs; defined below) for students, related professional development for teachers, and help to support regional education and environmental priorities in the Pacific Northwest. The primary delivery is through competitive grants. Every year, the NOAA B-WET program supports environmental education programs for thousands of students and teachers. These programs engage youth in MWEEs that provide memorable hands-on, experiential learning that are not typically available within traditional classrooms. It also plays a significant role in providing professional develop.

The FY23 Pacific Northwest B-WET funding announcement focuses on the following priority areas: Notice of Federal Funding Page 2 of 52 1) Systemic classroom-integrated Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for K-12 students that promote climate resilience and include high-quality teacher professional development related to the MWEEs; and 2) Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for K-12 students that appropriately incorporate Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge and promote climate resilience. 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jacqueline Laverdure

Grants Manager and Program Coordinator
Email:Jacqueline.Laverdure@noaa.gov

Folder 344636 Full Announcement-FY-23 Pacific Northwest BWET -> NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2023-2007704 NOFO Report (1).pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Jacqueline Laverdure
Grants Manager and Program Coordinator
Email: Jacqueline.Laverdure@noaa.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
11.429 3116762 2023 PNW B-WET Competition PKG00278678 Nov 23, 2022 Feb 07, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

344636 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

344636 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

344636 CD511-1.1.pdf

344636 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

344636 SF424B-1.1.pdf

344636 SF424A-1.0.pdf

Optional forms

344636 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

344636 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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