Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS NMS 2015 2004242
Apply for NOAA NOS NMS 2015 2004242
- The Department of Commerce in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B WET) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 14, 2014 and posted on Oct 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 21, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2015 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program is a competitive federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce (NOAA) designed to strengthen environmental education across three major California watershed regions: the San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, and Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. The program focuses on helping organizations either expand established, high-quality environmental education efforts or launch new and innovative projects. A central theme of the opportunity is building long-term capacity in the field, which includes encouraging strong partnerships among schools, nonprofits, tribes, higher education, and government entities so that watershed education programming can be sustained and improved over time.
Funded projects are expected to deliver Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students and provide related professional development for teachers. In practical terms, the opportunity prioritizes student learning experiences that connect classroom instruction with real-world watershed investigations and stewardship, along with training that equips educators to deliver high-quality watershed-based education. The overall intent is to improve environmental literacy and stewardship by immersing students and teachers in locally relevant watershed topics and hands-on learning tied to these coastal and estuarine systems.
This opportunity was offered under Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS NMS 2015 2004242 and is listed under CFDA 11.429 (Marine Sanctuary Program). NOAA anticipated making around 20 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $800,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $30,000 (award floor) to $60,000 (award ceiling). Funding was available through grants and cooperative agreements, and applicants were not required to provide cost sharing or matching funds, which can make participation more feasible for organizations with limited discretionary budgets.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of public and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the standard exception language noted for certain nonprofit categories tied to institutions of higher education). This range reflects the program's partnership-driven model, where effective watershed education often involves collaboration among schools, community organizations, and local or regional agencies.
Key dates for the competition show it was posted on October 14, 2014, and closed on November 21, 2014, with an archive date of December 21, 2014. For applicant support or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Seaberry Nachbar at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary office in Monterey, California.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 2015 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program
What is the 2015 NOAA California B-WET Program grant opportunity?
The 2015 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program is a competitive federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce (NOAA). It is designed to strengthen environmental education by supporting projects that expand established, high-quality watershed education efforts or launch new and innovative watershed education projects.
Which watershed regions in California does this opportunity focus on?
This opportunity focuses on three major California watershed regions: the San Francisco Bay watershed, the Monterey Bay watershed, and the Santa Barbara Channel watershed.
What is the main purpose or intent of this funding?
The overall intent is to improve environmental literacy and stewardship by immersing students and teachers in locally relevant, hands-on watershed education tied to coastal and estuarine systems. A central theme is building long-term capacity in the field so that watershed education programming can be sustained and improved over time.
What types of projects does the program support?
The program supports organizations that want to (1) expand established, high-quality environmental education efforts, or (2) launch new and innovative projects. Funded projects are expected to provide student learning experiences connected to real-world watershed investigations and stewardship, along with professional development for teachers.
What are Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) refer to student learning experiences that connect classroom instruction with real-world watershed investigations and stewardship. The program prioritizes hands-on, locally relevant learning tied to the targeted watersheds and related coastal and estuarine systems.
Is teacher professional development required as part of a funded project?
Yes. Funded projects are expected to deliver MWEEs for students and provide related professional development for teachers. The training component is intended to equip educators to deliver high-quality watershed-based education.
Does this program encourage partnerships, and if so, what kinds?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes building long-term capacity and encourages strong partnerships among schools, nonprofits, tribes, higher education, and government entities. The partnership-driven model is intended to help sustain and improve watershed education programming over time.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NOS NMS 2015 2004242.
What CFDA program is this opportunity listed under?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.429, Marine Sanctuary Program.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA anticipated making around 20 awards under this competition.
What was the estimated total funding available for this competition?
The estimated total funding pool was $800,000.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $30,000 (award floor) to $60,000 (award ceiling).
What type of financial assistance instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding was available through grants and cooperative agreements.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. Applicants were not required to provide cost sharing or matching funds for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included many public and nonprofit entities, including: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with standard exception language for certain nonprofit categories tied to institutions of higher education).
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status were included as eligible applicants, with standard exception language noted for certain nonprofit categories tied to institutions of higher education.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations were listed as eligible applicants.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 14, 2014, and closed on November 21, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 21, 2014.
Who was the listed contact for applicant support or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Seaberry Nachbar at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary office in Monterey, California.
Which NOAA office was associated with the contact for this opportunity?
The contact listed for support was based at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary office in Monterey, California.
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