Description
The NOAA Gulf of Mexico B-WET Program is a competitive, environmental education, grants program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment. The program aims to provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students, related professional development for teachers, and help to support regional education and environmental priorities in the Gulf of Mexico.
* The program will fund projects that address one of the three programmatic priorities: Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences for Students, Professional Development for Teachers related to Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences, and Exemplary Programs combining Teacher Professional Development and Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences for their Students.
* The program will also consider proposals that address the Regional Priorities of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, including Coastal Resilience, Data & Monitoring, Education & Engagement, Habitat Resources, Water Resources, Wildlife & Fisheries, Comprehensive Conservation, Restoration, and Resilience Planning, Ecosystem Services, and Marine Debris.
* Eligible applicants include K-12 public and independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments.
* The program will provide funding for a maximum of 24 months, with a total Federal amount that may be requested from NOAA not to exceed $100,000 per award, and a minimum Federal amount of $25,000.