NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2022-2007153: 2022 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Commerce notices from 2021.
Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on February 18, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 14, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$1.5 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | December 14, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 18, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 20, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Marine Sanctuary Program awards averaged $780,002; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
California B-WET funds locally relevant, authentic experiential learning for K-12 audiences through Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs). MWEEs involve learning both outdoors and in the classroom as students engage in issue definition, outdoor field experiences, synthesis and conclusions, and action projects. The goal is to increase understanding and stewardship of the ocean, its local watersheds, and special areas like national marine sanctuaries. Projects advance the Next Generation Science Standards, the California Environmental Literacy Standards and Concepts, and the Ocean and Climate Literacy Essential Principles.
Who has won Marine Sanctuary Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Marine Sanctuary Program (11.429) awarded $105 million across 134 grant awards, an average of $780,002 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | Maryland | 3 | $61.3 million |
| Feiro Marine Life Center | Washington | 2 | $18.0 million |
| University Corporation at Monterey Bay | California | 1 | $7.0 million |
| Charles County Government | Maryland | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Santa Cruz County Office of Education | California | 2 | $399,999 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2022-2007153 still open?
No. It closed on February 18, 2022.
Who can apply for 2022 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program?
Department of Commerce accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for 2022 NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program?
Closed February 18, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $100,000 each. About $1.5 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Marine Sanctuary Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Feiro Marine Life Center, University Corporation at Monterey Bay. The program made 134 awards worth $105 million in that time.