B-WET Hawai`i

Elementary student interviewing Hawaiian elder “kupuna,” about traditional marine resource management (“Kupuna Wisdom Project, Community Conservation Network).

What Is B-WET Hawai’i?

The Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program was established in 2002 to create environmentally literate students and teachers through education. The program supports NOAA’s goal of developing a well-informed citizenry involved in decision-making that positively impact our coastal, marine and watershed ecosystems.  Individuals who have been educated about Earths’ processes can become effective problem solvers, community leaders and decision-makers charged with managing our island resources.

The B-WET Hawai’i Program Grant Opportunity

A component of the overall B-WET Hawai’i Program is the annually awarded Competitive Grants Opportunity that provides initial funding to:  1)  assist in the development of new programs; 2) encourage innovative partnership among environmental education programs throughout Hawai`i; and 3) support geographically targeted programs to advance environmental education efforts that complement appropriate school requirements.

Funded projects provide meaningful science-based outdoor experiences in the study of earth sciences and community resilience to hazards for K-12 students and professional development opportunities for teachers in the area of environmental education, earth sciences and community resilience to hazards. Primary recipients include K-12 public and independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher education, commercial and nonprofit organizations, community organizations, and state and local governments. Individuals and other federal agencies are not eligible to apply.

FY 2009 Full Funding Opportunity (PDF, 161KB)   

B-WET is sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Education and is currently active in Hawai’i, Chesapeake Bay, and Monterey Bay. B-WET Hawai’i is administered by the NOAA Pacific Services Center.

Project Examples

B-WET Hawai`i continues to support learning opportunities to develop a population that is knowledgeable about the sustainability and stewardship of our island resources; and about earth science and to understand the role this knowledge plays in community resilience.  Project Narrative and Progress Report reproduced with the permission of grant Award Recipient for the purpose of serving as examples:

• Project Narrative Example:  Kapa`a Elementary, FY 2006 Award Recipient (PDF, 1.15MB))
• Progress Report Example:  Kapa`a Elementary, FY 2006 Award Recipient (PDF, 435KB)
• B-WET Project Examples: Synopsis of awards from 2004 – 2006 (PDF, 153KB)

HOW TO APPLY for a B-WET Hawai'i Program Grant Opportunity:

1. READ the B-WET Hawai'i Full Funding Announcement
2. REGISTER your organization at www.Grants.gov
3. APPLY by submitting your grant application via www.Grants.gov by no later than August 15, 2008, 5:59pm Hawai'i Standard Time (HST)
4. QUESTIONS can be directed to Stephanie Bennett at 808-522-7481 or Stephanie.Bennett@noaa.gov

Additional FY 2009 Federal Grant Proposal Information

In March 2007, the Coastal Services Center ‘s Grants Coordinator and NOAA’s Grants Management Division Director presented updated grants, proposal preparation and award management at the Coastal Geotools Conference. Below are excerpts from those presentations to assist applicants.

• Finding and Being Successful with Geospatial Grants (Excerpts) (PowerPoint, 590KB)
• Awards Administration (PowerPoint, 447KB)
• Grants.gov Registration, Grants Search and Application (PDF, 291KB)

**Additional application information may also be found at the Coastal Services Center’s Funding Opportunity webpage at  http://www.csc.noaa.gov/funding/.

Application and Deadline Dates

The 2009 Full Funding Announcement for B-WET Hawai’i is available on this website and at Grants.gov.

Full Funding Announcement (PDF, 161KB)

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line via Grants.gov and, to do so, they must register their organizations in advance at this site. Step-by-step registration procedures, are available at both Grants.gov and at the following link, "Grants.gov Brochure" (PDF, 291KB).

B-WET Hawai’i Milestones & Anticipated Deadlines:

MILESTONES	DATES
Organization Registration	ONGOING — Applicants are encouraged to register in advance! Processing may take 2 to 3 weeks.
Grant Application Submission DEADLINE	August 15, 2007 (no later than 5:00PM HST)
Grant Application Review Period	August 2007 — March 2008
Award and Non-Award Notices	April 2008 — May 2008
Recommended Project Start Date	No earlier than June 1, 2008

Progress and Financial Reporting for Current Grant Award Recipients

NOAA Grants Management Division will provide instructions for managing awards and for submission of progress and financial reports.  The online management tool, NOAA Grants Online, is the preferred method of submission.  Progress Report template remains as: Reporting Template (PDF, 28KB). As of April 28, 2007 Financial Reports may be submitted directly on line at NOAA Grants Online https://grantsonline.rdc.noaa.gov/flows/home/Login/LoginController.jpf.

Progress Report example:  Kapa`a Elementary, FY 2006 Award Recipient (PDF, 435KB), reproduced with permission of award recipient.

** Award Management and NOAA Grants Online workshop for current awardees is tentatively scheduled for September 2008.   

Contacts :

Stephanie Bennett at 808-522-7481 or email Stephanie.Bennett@noaa.gov

See other B-WET regional programs:

Chesapeake Bay B-WET

Monterey Bay B-WET

For more information on federal grants, visit Grants.gov.

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