# 2023 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nos-onms-2023-2007704-2023-pacific-northwest-bay-watershed-education-and-training/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344636

> Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $60,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $750,000 in total. Applications closed on February 7, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2023-2007704 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 7, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $60,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $750,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.429 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Forprofit organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities are not eligible to apply; however, for-profit and foreign organizations and foreign public entities mayparticipate as a project partner with an eligible applicant. Federal agencies are not allowed to receive funds under this announcement but may serve as collaborative project partners and may contribute services in kind. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

The Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program is an environmental education program that supports locally relevant, authentic experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs; defined below) for students, related professional development for teachers, and help to support regional education and environmental priorities in the Pacific Northwest. The primary delivery is through competitive grants. Every year, the NOAA B-WET program supports environmental education programs for thousands of students and teachers. These programs engage youth in MWEEs that provide memorable hands-on, experiential learning that are not typically available within traditional classrooms. It also plays a significant role in providing professional develop. The FY23 Pacific Northwest B-WET funding announcement focuses on the following priority areas: Notice of Federal Funding Page 2 of 52 1) Systemic classroom-integrated Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for K-12 students that promote climate resilience and include high-quality teacher professional development related to the MWEEs; and 2) Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for K-12 students that appropriately incorporate Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge and promote climate resilience.

## Questions people ask

### Is NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2023-2007704 still open?

No. It closed on February 7, 2023.

### Who can apply for 2023 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training?

Department of Commerce accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2023 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training?

Closed February 7, 2023. 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 $150,000 each. About $750,000 in total across about 6 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.