Fiscal Year 2025 NOAA Delaware Bay B-WET Funding Program
ID: 358376Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$25K - $225K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358376
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a funding opportunity through the Fiscal Year 2025 Delaware Bay Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, aimed at supporting K-12 environmental education projects within the Delaware Bay watershed, which includes areas in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The program seeks to develop Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) that are systemic and sustainable, emphasizing teacher training and the integration of environmental literacy into school curricula. Eligible applicants include public and independent schools, institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, state and local government agencies, and tribal governments, with funding amounts ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 for individual projects, totaling up to $550,000 for 3-4 projects. Proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by April 18, 2025, and interested parties can contact Bart Merrick at bart.merrick@noaa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    bart.merrick@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2025-29770.pdf
    The NOAA's Fisheries Habitat Conservation Program Office announces a funding opportunity under the Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program for Fiscal Year 2025. The program aims to support K-12 environmental education projects within the Delaware Bay watershed across Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The funding encourages the development of Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) that are systemic and sustainable, emphasizing teacher training and the integration of environmental literacy into school curricula. Eligible applicants include public and independent schools, higher education institutions, nonprofits, state/local agencies, and tribal governments. Up to $550,000 is available to fund 3-4 projects, with individual requests ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 for up to three years. The proposal must describe project goals, the target audience, methods for achieving systemic MWEEs, and strategies for sustainability beyond NOAA funding. Submission via Grants.gov is required by April 18, 2025, and it is encouraged that applicants register early due to potential delays. This funding opportunity aligns with regional conservation goals and promotes educational priorities while fostering community involvement and environmental stewardship among students.
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