2025 NOAA Hawaii Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program
ID: 356816Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$50K - $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/356816
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a funding opportunity through the 2025 Hawaii Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, aimed at enhancing K-12 environmental education initiatives in Hawaii. This program seeks to support projects that foster community stewardship and develop informed individuals capable of engaging in responsible decision-making regarding coastal and watershed ecosystems, utilizing Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) that integrate local Indigenous Knowledge and climate science. With a total funding pool of $1,000,000, individual grants will range from $50,000 to $150,000 over a two-year project period, and applicants must ensure alignment with NOAA's priorities while promoting inclusion of underrepresented populations. Interested organizations must complete registrations with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons before the application deadline of January 31, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Mahealani Bambico at Mahealani.Bambico@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mahealani.Bambico@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2025-28878_.pdf
    The NOAA Hawaii Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program's 2025 funding opportunity aims to support K-12 environmental education initiatives promoting community stewardship in Hawaiian coastal and watershed ecosystems. Funded projects will establish well-informed individuals capable of engaging in responsible decision-making regarding environmental issues through Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs), which incorporate local Indigenous Knowledge and climate science. Grant applications are sought from K-12 institutions, organizations, and government agencies, targeting initiatives that enhance environmental literacy and experiential learning for students and educators. Total funding for selected projects is anticipated at $1,000,000, with individual grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 over a two-year project period. Applicants must demonstrate alignment with NOAA's priorities, ensure inclusion of underrepresented populations, and form partnerships with local communities while adhering to federal guidelines. The application process requires registrations with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons, and applicants must participate in initial informational webinars. This initiative underscores NOAA's commitment to promoting environmental education that responds to community needs bolstered by scientific and traditional Indigenous methods for effective environmental stewardship across Hawaii's unique ecosystems.
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