2025 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training
ID: 357940Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$60K - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357940
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 30, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Mar 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a competitive grant opportunity titled "2025 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training" (B-WET) aimed at enhancing environmental education for K-12 students in Oregon and Washington. This program seeks proposals that provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) that promote climate resilience and incorporate Indigenous Knowledge, with a focus on systemic classroom integration and professional development for teachers. Eligible applicants include K-12 public and independent schools, institutions of higher education, community organizations, and local government agencies, with funding amounts ranging from $60,000 to $150,000 and a total estimated program funding of $750,000 for approximately 15 awards. Interested parties must complete registrations with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons before the application deadline of March 7, 2025, and can contact Nicole Harris at NOAA for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Nicole.Harris@noaa.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2025-29638.pdf
Jan 1, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC
The NOAA Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the 2025 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, a competitive grant aimed at enhancing environmental education in K-12 settings within Oregon and Washington. The program supports proposals that focus on Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students while promoting climate resilience and incorporating Indigenous Knowledge. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, community organizations, and local governments. Funding amounts range from $60,000 to $150,000, depending on the project duration. Applications must adhere to strict submission timelines and involve three essential registrations. Key priorities include systematic, climate-resilient educational experiences integrated into the classroom and projects that respect and utilize Indigenous Knowledge. Partnerships with educators, community organizations, and NOAA assets are encouraged to ensure comprehensive support and enhance environmental literacy. Proposals should clearly define project objectives, target audiences, and evaluation strategies. Additionally, applicants must submit detailed project plans, budgets, and letters of collaboration. This initiative emphasizes the importance of experiential learning, aiming to engage and empower students to understand and address environmental challenges in their communities.
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