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Fiscal Year 2012 NOAA Gulf of Mexico Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program

Department of Commerce

 
Synopsis
       


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Description of Modification

Clarification on eligibility for FY12 Gulf of Mexico Bay-Watershed Education and Training Program (B-WET) Program Federal Funding Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-SE-2012-2003085): Eligible applicants are K-12 public and independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher education, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments. Applicants may be physically located in any U.S. state; however, education projects and actions must take place in the Gulf States. Gulf States are defined as the states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

Document Type: Modification to Previous  Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-SE-2012-2003085
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Jul 07, 2011
Creation Date: Sep 19, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 14, 2011   
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 14, 2011   
Archive Date:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 7
Estimated Total Program Funding: $700,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $25,000
CFDA Number(s): 11.463  --  Habitat Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
 

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Eligible applicants are K-12 public and independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher education, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments in the Gulf States. Clarification on eligibility for FY12 Gulf of Mexico Bay-Watershed Education and Training Program (B-WET) Program Federal Funding Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-SE-2012-2003085): Eligible applicants are K-12 public and independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher education, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state or local government agencies, interstate agencies, and Indian tribal governments. Applicants may be physically located in any U.S. state; however, education projects and actions must take place in the Gulf States. Gulf States are defined as the states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

Agency Name

Department of Commerce

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Region (Fisheries Southeast Regional Office) is seeking proposals under the Gulf of Mexico NOAA Bay-Watershed Education and Training (Gulf B-WET) Program. The Gulf B-WET Program is an environmental education program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects 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. This program addresses NOAA's goals to "Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources Through an Ecosystem Approach to Management" and "Healthy Oceans".

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Synopsis Modification History

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File Name Date
Original Synopsis Jul 07, 2011