Opportunity Information: Apply for NOS NMS 2009 2001651
Apply for NOS NMS 2009 2001651
- 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 "FY09 Bay Watershed Education and Training Program, Adult and Community Watershed Education in the Monterey Bay" 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 Jan 5, 2009 and posted on Jan 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 27, 2009 Applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov on or before 5 p.m. PST on February 27, 2009. Please Note It may take Grants.gov up to two (2) business days to validate or reject the application. Please keep this in mind in developing your submission timeline. Both hard copy and electronic proposals received after that time will not be considered for funding and will be returned to the applicant.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, State or local government agencies, and Indian tribal governments. 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 service underserved areas. The National Marine Sanctuary Program encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY09 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program opportunity for Adult and Community Watershed Education in the Monterey Bay is a competitive federal funding program run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Department of Commerce. Its purpose is to strengthen and expand environmental education efforts across the Monterey Bay watershed by supporting established education programs, helping new programs get off the ground, and encouraging partnerships among organizations working on watershed and water quality education. The focus is specifically on adults and community audiences, with an emphasis on practical learning that connects everyday choices to local water quality and long-term stewardship of watershed resources.
A central requirement of this grant is that proposed projects deliver "meaningful watershed education," defined in the announcement as outcome-based programming that not only increases knowledge but also demonstrates behavioral change. In other words, applicants are expected to design education activities that clearly teach residents and community members about their role in protecting water quality, and then measure or document real-world actions that reduce pollution, improve water quality, or otherwise promote environmental stewardship. This outcome orientation distinguishes the program from awareness-only campaigns; strong projects are expected to show how education translates into improved behaviors and tangible community benefits.
The opportunity was released as a discretionary funding announcement and allows awards to be made as either cooperative agreements or grants. The funding activity categories include education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development, reflecting NOAA's interest in education programs grounded in environmental science and local watershed realities. NOAA anticipated making about six awards under this competition, with an estimated total funding pool of $200,000. The program is associated with CFDA number 11.429, Marine Sanctuary Program, aligning it with NOAA's broader National Marine Sanctuary Program mission and interests in protecting coastal and marine resources influenced by watershed conditions.
Eligibility is open to a range of applicant types that commonly deliver public education and community programming. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, and Indian tribal governments. The announcement also notes NOAA's commitment to broadening participation, explicitly encouraging involvement from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions serving underserved areas. While that statement does not change the basic eligibility list, it signals that NOAA values proposals that expand access and representation in environmental education and that include diverse partners or audiences.
This funding opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which reduces a common barrier for smaller organizations or community-based groups. Even without a match requirement, applicants would still be expected to present a realistic, well-justified budget tied to project activities and measurable outcomes, especially given the program's emphasis on documented behavioral change and stewardship impacts.
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov and had to be received and validated by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on February 27, 2009. A key administrative detail in the announcement is that Grants.gov validation can take up to two business days, meaning applicants needed to submit early enough to allow time for the system to accept and validate the package. Late proposals, whether hard copy or electronic, would not be considered and would be returned. The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2009 and archived on March 29, 2009, indicating a relatively short window for proposal development and submission.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, NOAA provided a contact: Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, reachable by phone at 301-713-0926. The listing also referenced an additional information link directing users to the full announcement, where detailed program priorities, evaluation criteria, allowable costs, reporting expectations, and other compliance requirements would typically be specified.
In practical terms, this opportunity supported community-scale watershed education projects in the Monterey Bay region that could prove they lead to improved environmental behaviors. Competitive proposals would generally be expected to include strong partnerships (for example, between nonprofits, local agencies, and educational institutions), clear educational methods suited to adult learners and community settings, and an evaluation plan that measures both learning outcomes and follow-through actions that benefit water quality and watershed health.
FY09 NOAA B-WET (Monterey Bay) Adult and Community Watershed Education - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY09 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program opportunity for Adult and Community Watershed Education in the Monterey Bay. It is a competitive federal funding program run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Department of Commerce.
What is the purpose of the FY09 B-WET Monterey Bay adult/community competition?
The purpose is to strengthen and expand environmental education efforts across the Monterey Bay watershed by supporting established education programs, helping new programs get off the ground, and encouraging partnerships among organizations working on watershed and water quality education.
Who is the target audience for projects under this opportunity?
The focus is specifically on adults and community audiences within the Monterey Bay watershed, with practical learning that connects everyday choices to local water quality and long-term stewardship of watershed resources.
What types of activities does NOAA want to fund?
The opportunity supports watershed and water quality education for adult and community audiences, including both established programs and newer programs, and it encourages partnerships among organizations delivering watershed education.
What does the announcement mean by "meaningful watershed education"?
"Meaningful watershed education" is defined in the announcement as outcome-based programming that not only increases knowledge but also demonstrates behavioral change. Projects are expected to teach community members about their role in protecting water quality and measure or document real-world actions that promote stewardship and improve watershed outcomes.
Are awareness-only campaigns competitive under this program?
Based on the announcement description, the program distinguishes itself from awareness-only campaigns. Strong projects are expected to show how education translates into improved behaviors and tangible community benefits.
What outcomes are applicants expected to show?
Applicants are expected to design education activities that lead to documented behavioral change, such as actions that reduce pollution, improve water quality, or otherwise promote environmental stewardship within the watershed.
Is an evaluation component expected in the project design?
Yes. The description emphasizes that meaningful watershed education must be outcome-based and demonstrate behavioral change, which implies applicants should include an evaluation approach to measure learning outcomes and follow-through actions.
What kinds of partnerships does the opportunity encourage?
The program encourages partnerships among organizations working on watershed and water quality education. The announcement notes that competitive proposals would generally be expected to include strong partnerships (for example, between nonprofits, local agencies, and educational institutions).
What award instruments can NOAA use for this opportunity?
Awards may be made as either cooperative agreements or grants, as stated in the discretionary funding announcement.
What are the funding activity categories associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity categories include education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making, and what was the total funding pool?
NOAA anticipated making about six awards under this competition, with an estimated total funding pool of $200,000.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 11.429, Marine Sanctuary Program.
How does this opportunity relate to NOAA's Marine Sanctuary work?
The CFDA association (11.429, Marine Sanctuary Program) aligns the opportunity with NOAA's broader National Marine Sanctuary Program mission and its interests in protecting coastal and marine resources influenced by watershed conditions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, and Indian tribal governments.
Does NOAA encourage participation from specific institution types or underserved communities?
Yes. The announcement explicitly encourages involvement from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions serving underserved areas. This does not change the basic eligibility list, but it signals that NOAA values proposals that expand access and representation in environmental education and include diverse partners or audiences.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. This funding opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
If no match is required, does the budget still matter?
Yes. Even without a match requirement, applicants are still expected to present a realistic, well-justified budget tied to project activities and measurable outcomes, especially given the emphasis on documented behavioral change and stewardship impacts.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
Applications had to be received and validated by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on February 27, 2009.
What does "received and validated" mean for Grants.gov submissions?
The announcement notes that Grants.gov validation can take up to two business days. That means applicants needed to submit early enough for the system to accept and validate the application package by the deadline.
What happens if an application is submitted late?
Late proposals, whether hard copy or electronic, would not be considered and would be returned.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2009 and archived on March 29, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
NOAA provided a contact for applicants needing help accessing the full announcement: Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, reachable by phone at 301-713-0926.
Where would applicants find details like evaluation criteria, allowable costs, and reporting expectations?
The listing referenced an additional information link directing users to the full announcement, where detailed program priorities, evaluation criteria, allowable costs, reporting expectations, and other compliance requirements would typically be specified.
What geographic area does the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses on the Monterey Bay watershed and supports community-scale watershed education projects in that region.
What makes a proposal competitive based on the description provided?
Based on the description, competitive proposals would generally be expected to include: (1) education methods suited to adult learners and community settings, (2) strong partnerships among relevant organizations, and (3) an evaluation plan that measures both learning outcomes and documented behavior changes that benefit water quality and watershed health.
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