The NOAA department is offering the FY 2015 Chesapeake Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program to support environmental education programs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This grant aims to enhance environmental literacy, develop innovative programs, and build partnerships to educate students and educators on Chesapeake Bay issues. The grant focuses on providing Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) that combine field experiences with NOAA-related science content for K-12 audiences. Applications are evaluated based on their alignment with the Chesapeake Bay Agreement and NOAA Education Strategic Plan goals. The closing date for this grant is January 14, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 269008
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-NCBO-2015-2004234 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2015 Chesapeake Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.457 — Chesapeake Bay Studies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 22, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | B-WET Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake Bay watershed. Successful projects advance the environmental literacy goal of the Chesapeake Bay Agreement and goals of the NOAA Education Strategic Plan by providing hands-on environmental education about issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay watershed for students and related professional development for teachers, administrators, and other educators who serve formal K-12 audiences. 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:
Kevin Schabow
NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 207 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-295-3145 Email:Kevin.Schabow@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 269008 Full Announcement-1 -> NOAA-NMFS-NCBO-2015-2004234 FFO Report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kevin Schabow NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 207 Annapolis, MD 21403 410-295-3145 Email: Kevin.Schabow@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.457 | 2502417 | FY15 Chesapeake B-WET: Maryland-based projects | PKG00209257 | Oct 22, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | View |
| 11.457 | 2502422 | FY15 Chesapeake B-WET: Pennsylvania, D.C., Headwaters-based projects | PKG00209259 | Oct 22, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | View |
| 11.457 | 2502420 | FY15 Chesapeake B-WET: Virginia-based projects | PKG00209260 | Oct 22, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
269008 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
269008 Project-1.1.pdf
269008 CD511-1.1.pdf
269008 Budget-1.1.pdf
269008 SF424B-1.1.pdf
269008 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
269008 Other-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
269008 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
269008 Project-1.1.pdf
269008 CD511-1.1.pdf
269008 Budget-1.1.pdf
269008 SF424B-1.1.pdf
269008 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
269008 Other-1.1.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
269008 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
269008 Project-1.1.pdf
269008 CD511-1.1.pdf
269008 Budget-1.1.pdf
269008 SF424B-1.1.pdf
269008 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
269008 Other-1.1.pdf
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