This department is offering the NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program grants for high-quality environmental education initiatives in the San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, and Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. The program aims to support existing programs, develop new innovative initiatives, and enhance partnership development for environmental education across the region. Proposals should focus on providing Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students, accompanied by professional development opportunities for teachers. Field experiences and NOAA-related science content integration are key components of the projects. The closing date for applications is November 18, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 289029
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2017-2005059 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2017 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are K-through-12 public and independent schools and school 14 systems, institutions of higher education, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments. For profit organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities are not eligible to apply; however, for-profit and foreign organizations and foreign public entities may participate with an eligible applicant as a project partner. Likewise, Federal agencies are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this announcement, but may be project partners. Applicants must be located within the U.S. and can be physically located in any state but must work within the geographic boundaries of the Monterey Bay, San Francisco Bay or Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. Projects whose sole audience is outside the watersheds outlined above are not eligible. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The California B-WET Program is a competitive grant program that supports existing, high quality environmental education programs, fosters the growth of new, innovative programs, and encourages capacity building and partnership development for environmental education programs throughout the entire the San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, and Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. Successful projects provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students and related professional development for teachers. These Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) integrate field experiences with classroom activities and instruction in NOAA-related science content. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Seaberry Nachbar, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary office; 99 Pacific Street, Bldg 455A, Monterey, CA 93940, 831-647-4204.
Email:seaberry.nachbar@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| To select the correct Categories of Funding Activity. | Sep 20, 2016 | |
| Sep 20, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2017-2005059 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2017 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are K-through-12 public and independent schools and school 14 systems, institutions of higher education, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments. For profit organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities are not eligible to apply; however, for-profit and foreign organizations and foreign public entities may participate with an eligible applicant as a project partner. Likewise, Federal agencies are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this announcement, but may be project partners. Applicants must be located within the U.S. and can be physically located in any state but must work within the geographic boundaries of the Monterey Bay, San Francisco Bay or Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. Projects whose sole audience is outside the watersheds outlined above are not eligible. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The California B-WET Program is a competitive grant program that supports existing, high quality environmental education programs, fosters the growth of new, innovative programs, and encourages capacity building and partnership development for environmental education programs throughout the entire the San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, and Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. Successful projects provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students and related professional development for teachers. These Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) integrate field experiences with classroom activities and instruction in NOAA-related science content. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Seaberry Nachbar, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary office; 99 Pacific Street, Bldg 455A, Monterey, CA 93940, 831-647-4204.
Email:seaberry.nachbar@noaa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2017-2005059 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2017 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are K-through-12 public and independent schools and school 14 systems, institutions of higher education, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments. For profit organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities are not eligible to apply; however, for-profit and foreign organizations and foreign public entities may participate with an eligible applicant as a project partner. Likewise, Federal agencies are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this announcement, but may be project partners. Applicants must be located within the U.S. and can be physically located in any state but must work within the geographic boundaries of the Monterey Bay, San Francisco Bay or Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. Projects whose sole audience is outside the watersheds outlined above are not eligible. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The California B-WET Program is a competitive grant program that supports existing, high quality environmental education programs, fosters the growth of new, innovative programs, and encourages capacity building and partnership development for environmental education programs throughout the entire the San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, and Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. Successful projects provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students and related professional development for teachers. These Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) integrate field experiences with classroom activities and instruction in NOAA-related science content. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Seaberry Nachbar, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary office; 99 Pacific Street, Bldg 455A, Monterey, CA 93940, 831-647-4204.
Email:seaberry.nachbar@noaa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 289029 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2017-2005059 FFO Report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Seaberry Nachbar, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary office; 99 Pacific Street, Bldg 455A, Monterey, CA 93940, 831-647-4204. Email: seaberry.nachbar@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.429 | 2619043 | Monterey | PKG00228106 | Sep 20, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | View |
| 11.429 | 2619041 | San Francisco | PKG00228083 | Sep 20, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | View |
| 11.429 | 2619042 | Santa Barbara | PKG00228084 | Sep 20, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
289029 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
289029 Project-1.1.pdf
289029 CD511-1.1.pdf
289029 Budget-1.1.pdf
289029 SF424B-1.1.pdf
289029 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
289029 Other-1.1.pdf
289029 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
289029 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
289029 Project-1.1.pdf
289029 CD511-1.1.pdf
289029 Budget-1.1.pdf
289029 SF424B-1.1.pdf
289029 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
289029 Other-1.1.pdf
289029 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
289029 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
289029 Project-1.1.pdf
289029 CD511-1.1.pdf
289029 Budget-1.1.pdf
289029 SF424B-1.1.pdf
289029 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
289029 Other-1.1.pdf
289029 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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