Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS GARFO 2016 2005001
Apply for NOAA NMFS GARFO 2016 2005001
- 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 "FY2017-FY2018 NOAA New England Bay Watershed Education and Training (New England B-WET) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.008.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 28, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2017-FY2018 NOAA New England Bay Watershed Education and Training (New England B-WET) Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered through NOAA, designed to strengthen environmental education across New England. The program centers on locally relevant, hands-on learning that connects K-12 students and their teachers to the watersheds where they live and go to school. Rather than focusing on one-time presentations or simple field trips, this opportunity supports deeper instruction that helps participants build real understanding of environmental systems, human impacts, and stewardship actions tied to local coastal and watershed issues.
At the core of this grant program is the concept of Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs), which is the signature instructional approach promoted by B-WET. MWEEs are structured, multi-stage learning sequences that combine classroom-based preparation with outdoor, field-based experiences and follow-up activities that help students analyze what they observed and connect it to broader environmental concepts. The intent is to move beyond passive learning and toward experiential education where students investigate real environmental questions, use evidence to draw conclusions, and develop the knowledge and skills that contribute to long-term environmental literacy. These experiences are designed to be relevant to local watersheds and to support learning about topics such as ocean and climate literacy, along with other watershed-related environmental themes.
New England B-WET is one of seven regional B-WET programs nationwide and specifically serves the six New England states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Within this region, the competitive grants are meant to promote high-quality environmental education, encourage the development of new and innovative educational models, and build capacity by strengthening partnerships among schools, nonprofits, community organizations, informal education providers, and other stakeholders involved in watershed and coastal education. A major emphasis is placed on creating durable collaborations and scalable program designs that can continue to benefit schools and communities beyond the life of a single award.
Successful projects are expected to support NOAA education priorities and align with the NOAA Education Strategic Plan, primarily by advancing two interconnected areas. First, they fund student-focused, hands-on watershed education experiences in New England watersheds that are grounded in MWEE principles. Second, they support professional development for K-12 teachers and administrators, recognizing that long-term impact depends on equipping educators with the training, tools, and ongoing support needed to deliver and sustain high-quality watershed education. In practice, this means projects often pair student field investigations with structured teacher training and implementation support so that MWEEs are well planned, instructionally sound, and effectively integrated into school learning goals.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was released under Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS GARFO 2016 2005001 and is associated with CFDA Number 11.008. Funding instruments include grants and cooperative agreements. The original posting date was August 15, 2016, with an original closing date of October 28, 2016. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed is $80,000, and NOAA anticipated making approximately 10 awards under this competition. Eligibility is noted as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which typically indicates that applicants may include a range of entities beyond standard government categories, such as nonprofits, educational organizations, and other partners, depending on the specific requirements and clarifications provided in the official eligibility section.
Overall, the New England B-WET program is aimed at improving environmental literacy by investing in well-designed, place-based watershed education that blends classroom learning, outdoor investigation, and educator support. The grant competition is structured to reward programs that are experiential, locally grounded, and built through partnerships that can sustain and expand high-quality watershed education across the New England region.
FY2017-FY2018 NOAA New England B-WET Program FAQs
What is the FY2017-FY2018 NOAA New England Bay Watershed Education and Training (New England B-WET) Program?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered through NOAA, designed to strengthen environmental education across New England through locally relevant, hands-on watershed learning for K-12 students and their teachers.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program aims to improve environmental literacy by investing in well-designed, place-based watershed education that blends classroom learning, outdoor investigation, and educator support, with an emphasis on durable partnerships and scalable program models.
What kinds of learning experiences does the program prioritize?
The program prioritizes locally relevant, hands-on learning tied to the watersheds where students live and go to school. It is intended to support deeper instruction rather than one-time presentations or simple field trips.
What are Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs)?
MWEEs are structured, multi-stage learning sequences that combine classroom-based preparation, outdoor field-based experiences, and follow-up activities. They are designed so students can analyze observations, connect them to broader environmental concepts, investigate real questions, use evidence, and develop stewardship-related knowledge and skills.
How is an MWEE different from a typical field trip or guest presentation?
An MWEE is meant to go beyond passive or one-time activities by using a structured sequence: preparation, field investigation, and follow-up analysis and learning. The goal is sustained, instructionally connected learning grounded in local watershed and coastal issues.
Who does the New England B-WET program serve?
It serves K-12 students and their teachers in the six New England states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Is New England B-WET part of a larger national program?
Yes. New England B-WET is one of seven regional B-WET programs nationwide.
What types of projects is NOAA looking to fund through this opportunity?
Competitive projects are intended to promote high-quality environmental education, encourage new and innovative educational models, and build capacity by strengthening partnerships among schools, nonprofits, community organizations, informal education providers, and other stakeholders in watershed and coastal education.
What are the two main focus areas for successful projects?
Successful projects are expected to advance NOAA education priorities and align with the NOAA Education Strategic Plan by supporting: (1) student-focused, hands-on watershed education experiences grounded in MWEE principles, and (2) professional development for K-12 teachers and administrators to strengthen long-term delivery and sustainability of watershed education.
Does the program support teacher professional development?
Yes. A key emphasis is professional development for K-12 teachers and administrators, recognizing that long-term impact depends on equipping educators with training, tools, and ongoing support to deliver and sustain high-quality watershed education.
Does a project need to include both student experiences and educator training?
The opportunity emphasizes both student-focused watershed education grounded in MWEE principles and professional development for educators. Projects often pair student field investigations with structured teacher training and implementation support so instruction is well planned, sound, and integrated into school learning goals.
What topics can MWEE-based projects cover?
Projects are designed to be relevant to local watersheds and can support learning about watershed-related environmental themes, including ocean and climate literacy, environmental systems, human impacts, and stewardship actions tied to local coastal and watershed issues.
What role do partnerships play in this program?
Partnerships are a major emphasis. The program seeks to build capacity and durable collaborations among schools, nonprofits, community organizations, informal education providers, and other stakeholders, with program designs that are scalable and can continue beyond the award period.
What federal agency and department are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is from the U.S. Department of Commerce and is administered through NOAA.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NMFS GARFO 2016 2005001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 11.008.
What funding instruments are used for awards?
Funding instruments include grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $80,000.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making approximately 10 awards under this competition.
When was the opportunity originally posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was August 15, 2016, and the original closing date was October 28, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. This typically indicates that a range of entities may be eligible (such as nonprofits, educational organizations, and other partners), depending on the specific requirements and clarifications in the official eligibility section.
What geographic area must projects focus on?
Projects should focus on New England watersheds and serve the six New England states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
What makes a project a good fit for New England B-WET based on this description?
A strong fit is a project that is experiential and locally grounded, uses MWEE principles, connects classroom learning with field investigation and follow-up analysis, supports educator professional development, aligns with NOAA education priorities, and is built through partnerships that can sustain and scale the work beyond a single award.
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