NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program

Type: 
Funding
Organization: 
Department of Commerce
Description: 

Deadline Passed. Most recent deadline: February 23, 2023. 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 the Ocean and Climate Literacy Essential Principles. Funding is available to the following counties: Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Mateo, Alameda, San Joaquin, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Stanislaus, Monterey, San Benito, Merced, Madera, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Kings, Tulare, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Apply here.

Category: 
Environmental Education, stewardship, watersheds, oceans
Funding Amount: 
$50,000-$300,000
Matching Funds: 
No
Eligibility: 
Indian tribal governments included in eligibility
Contact Information: 
Seaberry Nachbar Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Office 99 Pacific Street, Bldg. 455A Monterey, CA 93940 Seaberry.Nachbar@noaa.gov https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/bwet/welcome.html