FY2014 NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program
 
  				This federal funding opportunity meets NOAA's mission of science, service and stewardship that is directed to a vision of the future where societies and their ecosystems are healthy and resilient in the face of sudden or prolonged change. The purpose for this financial assistance will support NOAA's goal by developing a well-informed citizenry involved in decision-making that positively impacts our coastal, marine and watershed ecosystems in the State of Hawaii. This opportunity is a competitively-based grant that provides funding to assist in the development of new programs, encourage innovative partnerships among environmental education programs and support geographically targeted programs to advance environmental education efforts that complement national and state school requirements.  The B-WET Hawaii Program is an environmental education program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment on priority topics, such understanding climate, ocean and earth sciences and community resilience to hazards.  Funded projects provide meaningful watershed educational experiences for students, professional development for teachers, service learning opportunities for students, and support regional education and environmental priorities.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Deleted 02/06/2014 (Archived.)
					Program Number
				 
					NOAA-NOS-CSC-2014-2003875					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Agency: Department of Commerce					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					Cooperative Agreement, Grant					
Number of Awards Available
					10					
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
					Applicant Eligibility
					Eligible applicants are K-12 public and independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher education, commercial and nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, and Indian tribal governments.  Individual applicants and Federal agencies are not eligible.  Federal agencies are not allowed to receive funds under this announcement but may serve as collaborative project partners and may contribute services in kind.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Deadlines
					01/07/2014					
Other Assistance Considerations
					Formula and Matching Requirements
					This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.					
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
					Headquarters Office
					Stephanie Bennett, Federal
Program Officer at NOAA Pacific Services Center, 737 Bishop Street, Suite 1550,
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 or by telephone at 808-522-7481					
E-mail Address
					Stephanie.Bennett@noaa.gov
					Financial Information
					Obligations
					$1,000,000.00					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Awards range from $10,000.00 to $100,000.00