Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Fiscal Year 2025 NOAA Delaware Bay B-WET Funding Program

DOC NOAA - ERA Production
NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2025-29770
Application Deadline
Apr 18, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$225,000
Total Program Funding

Grant Opportunity Analysis

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.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants are K-through-12 public and independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher education, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments. Individuals, 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. Additional guidance on subrecipient partners can be found at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title2/section-200.331. Likewise, federal agencies are not eligible to receive federal assistance under this announcement, but may be project partners.

Grant Documents

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Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2025-29770.pdf
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AI Summary
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.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJan 22, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineApr 18, 2025
expiryArchive DateMay 18, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$225,000
Award Floor
$25,000
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
DOC NOAA - ERA Production(DOC-DOCNOAAERA)
Funding Category
Environment
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

11.008

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