Opportunity Information: Apply for NMFS CBPO 2009 2001486
Apply for NMFS CBPO 2009 2001486
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education 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): 11.457 Chesapeake Bay Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 11, 2008 and posted on Jul 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 3, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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 in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in under served areas. The NCBO encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program is a competitive federal grant opportunity administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to strengthen environmental education across the entire Chesapeake Bay watershed. The program is designed to both sustain and expand high-quality watershed education by supporting established efforts, helping new programs get off the ground, and pushing organizations to collaborate through stronger partnerships. In practical terms, the opportunity targets projects that connect learning to real places and real issues in the Chesapeake region, with an emphasis on getting students out of the classroom and into meaningful watershed-related experiences, while also improving educator capacity through teacher professional development tied directly to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
A central purpose of B-WET funding is to advance the Stewardship and Community Engagement goals laid out in the Chesapeake 2000 Agreement. That means funded projects are expected to do more than deliver general environmental lessons; they should build lasting stewardship behaviors and increase community connection to the Bay and its tributaries. Successful proposals typically demonstrate how students will gain hands-on understanding of watershed systems, human impacts, and restoration or conservation practices, and how teachers will be better prepared to teach these topics through training that is relevant, practical, and aligned with the realities of local watersheds. The emphasis on "meaningful watershed educational experiences" signals a preference for learning that is immersive, inquiry-based, and connected to outcomes like environmental literacy and informed civic engagement.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NMFS CBPO 2009 2001486; CFDA 11.457, Chesapeake Bay Studies) was offered as a discretionary funding program using either grants or cooperative agreements as the funding instrument. The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity was $3,500,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can lower the barrier for schools and community organizations that may not have access to cash match or other non-federal contributions. The announcement was originally posted on July 11, 2008, with an application deadline of October 3, 2008, and it was later archived on November 2, 2008. Even though these dates reflect a specific cycle, the structure and goals described provide a clear picture of what the B-WET program is intended to fund: watershed education that is experiential for students and capacity-building for teachers, delivered through partnerships that strengthen regional coordination.
Eligibility was broad but geographically focused on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Eligible applicants included K-12 public and independent schools and school systems, colleges and universities, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments located within the watershed. The announcement also highlighted the Department of Commerce and NOAA commitment to widening participation, specifically encouraging engagement from historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas. This priority reflects a larger goal of ensuring that environmental education and access to watershed learning opportunities are not limited to well-resourced communities, and that program benefits extend across diverse populations and regions within the watershed.
Overall, the Chesapeake B-WET Program opportunity can be understood as a regional environmental education investment aimed at building long-term Chesapeake Bay stewardship by funding organizations that deliver strong student watershed experiences, train and support educators, and create partnerships that make environmental education more coordinated, durable, and impactful throughout the watershed. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement at the time, the contact listed was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926, with additional instructions to use the full opportunity posting for complete application details.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program FAQs
What is the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program?
The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program is a competitive federal grant opportunity administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Its goal is to strengthen environmental education across the entire Chesapeake Bay watershed by supporting projects that improve student learning through watershed-based experiences and build educator capacity through teacher professional development tied to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to sustain and expand high-quality watershed education throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The program supports established education efforts, helps new programs launch, and encourages stronger partnerships and collaboration among organizations to make watershed education more coordinated and impactful.
What kinds of projects does B-WET aim to fund?
The opportunity targets projects that connect learning to real places and real issues in the Chesapeake region. It emphasizes getting students out of the classroom and into meaningful watershed-related experiences, while also improving educator capacity through professional development that is directly relevant to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
What does "meaningful watershed educational experiences" mean in this context?
Based on the announcement description, it refers to learning experiences that are immersive and inquiry-based, grounded in local watershed realities, and connected to outcomes like environmental literacy and informed civic engagement. The expectation is that students learn hands-on about watershed systems, human impacts, and restoration or conservation practices.
How does this program connect to Chesapeake Bay stewardship goals?
B-WET funding is intended to advance the Stewardship and Community Engagement goals described in the Chesapeake 2000 Agreement. Funded projects are expected to go beyond general environmental lessons and help build lasting stewardship behaviors and strengthen community connections to the Bay and its tributaries.
Is teacher professional development part of the program focus?
Yes. A key emphasis is improving educator capacity through teacher professional development that is relevant, practical, and aligned with the realities of local watersheds within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
What federal agency administers the grant?
The program is administered by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
Yes. The B-WET Program is described as a competitive federal grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NMFS CBPO 2009 2001486. The CFDA listing provided is 11.457, Chesapeake Bay Studies.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary funding program using either grants or cooperative agreements as the funding instrument.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity was $3,500,000.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad, but geographically focused on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Eligible applicants included K-12 public and independent schools and school systems; colleges and universities; community-based and nonprofit organizations; state or local government agencies; interstate agencies; and Indian tribal governments located within the watershed.
Does the opportunity encourage participation from specific institution types or communities?
Yes. The announcement highlighted a commitment to widening participation and specifically encouraged engagement from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and organizations working in underserved areas.
Is the opportunity limited to certain locations?
Yes. The eligibility is geographically focused on applicants located within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and the funded work is oriented toward the Chesapeake region and its watersheds.
What kinds of outcomes are proposals expected to demonstrate?
Successful proposals typically demonstrate how students will gain hands-on understanding of watershed systems, human impacts, and restoration or conservation practices, and how teachers will be better prepared to teach these topics through watershed-relevant professional development. The overall direction points toward outcomes like stewardship behaviors, community engagement, and environmental literacy connected to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
When was this funding opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The announcement was originally posted on July 11, 2008. The application deadline listed was October 3, 2008. The opportunity was later archived on November 2, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
The information provided indicates this specific announcement was archived on November 2, 2008, and included an application deadline of October 3, 2008. Based on those dates, this particular cycle is not open.
What is the overall program strategy described in the announcement?
The program is described as a regional environmental education investment aimed at building long-term Chesapeake Bay stewardship. It does this by funding organizations that deliver strong student watershed experiences, train and support educators, and create partnerships that make environmental education more coordinated, durable, and impactful throughout the watershed.
Where could applicants get help or request more information (as listed in the announcement)?
The contact listed for help accessing the full announcement was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926. The announcement also noted that applicants should use the full opportunity posting for complete application details.
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