Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS NMS 2012 2003052
Apply for NOAA NOS NMS 2012 2003052
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY12 Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training 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 Aug 3, 2011 and posted on Aug 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Full proposals must be received and validated by www.grants.gov, postmarked, or provided to a delivery service by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 7, 2011. Use of U.S. mail or another delivery service must be documented with a receipt. No facsimile or electronic mail applications will be accepted. Please note Validation or rejection of your application by Grants.gov may take up to two business days after submission. Please consider this process in developing your submission timeline.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $850,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are K 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY12 Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program was a competitive federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA. Its purpose was to strengthen and expand environmental education across the Great Lakes watershed by supporting both established programs and the creation of new ones. A major emphasis was on building partnerships among organizations involved in environmental and watershed education, so that local and regional efforts could align with shared Great Lakes education and environmental priorities rather than operating in isolation.
At the program level, the grant focused on two connected outcomes: giving K-12 students meaningful, hands-on watershed learning experiences, and providing teachers with strong professional development in environmental education. In practice, that means projects were expected to move beyond classroom-only instruction and help students engage with their local watersheds in ways that build real understanding of water systems, stewardship, and environmental decision-making. On the educator side, the program aimed to improve teacher capacity by funding training and professional development activities that help teachers deliver higher-quality watershed and environmental education over time.
The funding mechanism for this opportunity included both grants and cooperative agreements, reflecting that NOAA could have an active partnership role depending on the specific project. The opportunity was categorized under Education and Environment and tied to CFDA 11.429 (Marine Sanctuary Program). NOAA anticipated making about 12 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $850,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically lowers barriers for schools and community organizations that may have limited ability to provide cash or in-kind match.
Eligibility was broad and designed to cover the kinds of entities that commonly deliver environmental education. Eligible applicants included K-12 public and independent schools and school systems, colleges and universities, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments. The listing also referenced that applicants should review additional eligibility details in the full announcement for any clarifications or limits.
The application process had multiple deadlines and strict submission rules. Letters of Intent (LOIs) were required and had to be received by the NOAA Pacific Services Center by 5:59 p.m. Hawaii Time on August 31, 2011, either by email to nos.psc.bwethawaii@noaa.gov or by surface mail delivered to the office by the deadline. Full proposals were primarily expected to be submitted through Grants.gov by the stated deadline, with provisions for surface-mail submission only for applicants without internet access. The record also notes a later “current closing date” instruction stating that full proposals needed to be received and validated in Grants.gov, postmarked, or provided to a delivery service by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 7, 2011, and that applicants should plan for Grants.gov validation taking up to two business days. No faxed or emailed applications were accepted, and failure to follow the announcement guidelines would cause an application to be considered incomplete and removed from review.
Key dates and identifiers included an initial posting around early August 2011, an original closing date of September 30, 2011, and an archive date of October 30, 2011. The funding opportunity number was NOAA NOS NMS 2012 2003052. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically or had trouble downloading application materials, the listed contact was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
FY12 Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program FAQs
What is the FY12 Great Lakes B-WET Program?
The FY12 Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program was a competitive federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA. It was designed to strengthen and expand environmental education across the Great Lakes watershed.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program aimed to support environmental and watershed education by funding both established programs and the creation of new ones, with a strong emphasis on building partnerships so local and regional efforts align with shared Great Lakes education and environmental priorities.
What types of outcomes were projects expected to achieve?
The grant focused on two connected outcomes: (1) providing K-12 students with meaningful, hands-on watershed learning experiences, and (2) providing teachers with strong professional development in environmental education.
What does "hands-on watershed learning" mean in the context of this program?
Projects were expected to move beyond classroom-only instruction and help students engage with their local watersheds in ways that build real understanding of water systems, stewardship, and environmental decision-making.
How did the program support teachers and educators?
The program supported teacher capacity by funding training and professional development activities intended to help teachers deliver higher-quality watershed and environmental education over time.
Was NOAA expected to be actively involved in funded projects?
Potentially, yes. The opportunity included both grants and cooperative agreements, which indicates NOAA could have an active partnership role depending on the specific project.
What funding instruments were available under this opportunity?
This opportunity used two funding mechanisms: grants and cooperative agreements.
How was this opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under Education and Environment.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 11.429 (Marine Sanctuary Program).
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making about 12 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the program?
The estimated total funding amount was $850,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included K-12 public and independent schools and school systems, colleges and universities, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments.
Were applicants required to check additional eligibility details?
Yes. The listing noted that applicants should review additional eligibility details in the full announcement for any clarifications or limits.
Was a Letter of Intent (LOI) required?
Yes. Letters of Intent (LOIs) were required.
When was the LOI due and where did it need to be sent?
LOIs had to be received by the NOAA Pacific Services Center by 5:59 p.m. Hawaii Time on August 31, 2011.
How could the LOI be submitted?
LOIs could be submitted by email to nos.psc.bwethawaii@noaa.gov or by surface mail delivered to the office by the deadline.
How were full proposals primarily expected to be submitted?
Full proposals were primarily expected to be submitted through Grants.gov by the stated deadline.
Was there an option to submit a full proposal by surface mail?
Yes. Surface-mail submission was allowed only for applicants without internet access.
What was the deadline for full proposals according to the later "current closing date" instruction?
Full proposals needed to be received and validated in Grants.gov, postmarked, or provided to a delivery service by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 7, 2011.
Did applicants need to plan ahead for Grants.gov processing?
Yes. Applicants were advised that Grants.gov validation could take up to two business days and to plan accordingly.
Were faxed or emailed applications accepted?
No. Faxed or emailed applications were not accepted.
What happened if an applicant did not follow the announcement guidelines?
Failure to follow the announcement guidelines would cause an application to be considered incomplete and removed from review.
What were the key dates mentioned for this opportunity?
Key dates included an initial posting around early August 2011, an original closing date of September 30, 2011, a later instruction indicating an October 7, 2011 deadline, and an archive date of October 30, 2011.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was NOAA NOS NMS 2012 2003052.
Who was the contact person for applicants who could not access the full announcement or had trouble downloading materials?
The listed contact was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor.
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