NOAA is offering the Pacific Northwest Bay-Watershed Education and Training (PNW B-WET) program to support experiential learning in Oregon and Washington, with a focus on coastal communities. The program aims to foster environmental stewardship and academic achievement by providing hands-on experiences and connecting students with their watershed. By incorporating rigorous academic standards and promoting responsible citizenship, the grant aims to increase interest in STEM fields. Applications for this grant close on Apr 23, 2013.
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:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 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:: | Independent school districts |
| 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: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 11.008 |
| Competition ID: | 2414177 |
| Competition Title: | 2013 Pacific Northwest Bay-Watershed Education and Training |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00170870 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Bronwen Rice, National Coordinator NOAA B-WET, NOAA Office of Education, |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] CD511 Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.008 | 2414177 | 2013 Pacific Northwest Bay-Watershed Education and Training | PKG00170870 | Mar 20, 2013 | Apr 23, 2013 | View | Bronwen Rice, National Coordinator NOAA B-WET, NOAA Office of Education, | Organization Applicants |