NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards

 

The objectives of the overall program are to facilitate educational activities related to NOAA's mission of science, service and stewardship. Awards may support the education of children, youth, and/or adults through informal or formal (K-16) education projects that address one or more of NOAA's mission goals and the objectives of the NOAA Education Strategic Plan for 2021-2040 (see https://www.noaa.gov/education/explainers/2021-2040-noaa-education-strategic-plan).

Active 11.008 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Projects supported in FY 2016 will help communities build the environmental literacy necessary for resilience to extreme weather events and other environmental hazards. Communities have made clear their need for this type of project. The 2016 competition received 170 proposals from 40 states, the District of Columbia, and 3 U.S. Territories (including Puerto Rico), with a request of more than $77 million. The following audiences and institution types were served by NOAA’s mission-related educational awards in FY 2016; cumulative numbers of learners are approximate: 4 million Pre-K to 12 students; 13,000 formal and informal educators; 45 million adult learners in informal science education contexts; more than 150 institutions advanced NOAA’s mission to enhance awareness and understanding of Earth systems science through NOAA ELP-supported formal (K-12) and informal education initiatives that both inspire and prepare people to make the best social, economic, and environmental decisions.
Fiscal Year 2017 The following audiences and institution types were served by NOAA’s mission-related educational awards in FY 2017; cumulative numbers of learners are approximate: 4 million Pre-K to 12 students; 16,000 formal and informal educators; 46 million youth and adult learners in informal science education contexts; over 150 institutions advanced NOAA’s mission to enhance awareness, knowledge, and understanding of Earth systems science through formal and informal education initiatives.
Fiscal Year 2018 The most recent Environmental Literacy Program grants competition received 237 applications, out of which 9 awards were funded, with a total federal request of more than $100 million. Applications were submitted from 45 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. Territories (including Puerto Rico). This response highlights a need to build resilient communities through education. Funded projects will help build the environmental literacy necessary for people and their communities to become more resilient to local weather and climate hazards. The next competition is planned for publication in fall 2019 for project starting in FY2020. To read more about project impacts, visit: https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/elp/impacts
Fiscal Year 2020 146 institutions advanced NOAA’s mission to enhance awareness and understanding of Earth system science through formal (K-12) and informal education initiatives. These institutions reach people in 36 states and 2 territories (including the District of Columbia) and 668 communities. Over 1,000 educators participated in professional development programs using evidence-based practices conveying Earth system science in compelling and relevant ways. Over 5,000 K-12 students participated in formal science education programs. Over 15,000 children, youth, and adults participated in informal science education programs.
Fiscal Year 2021 In fiscal year 2021, one program served over 1,000 educators, 8,500 students, and 10,000 youth and adult learners.
Fiscal Year 2022 In fiscal year 2022, the program benefited over 2,000 educators, 6,000 students, and 7,000 youth and adults.
Fiscal Year 2023 In fiscal year 2023, the program is estimated to have benefited over 1,000 educators, 5,000 students, and 5,000 youth and adults. America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 ("America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010"), 33 U.S.C. 893 a Eligible applicants include federal, state, and local governments, tribal entities, universities and colleges, nonprofit and for-profit organizations and/or individuals. Individual Notices of Funding Opportunities may have more restrictive eligibility requirements. This program benefits other Federal, state, and local governments, tribal entities, public and private universities and colleges, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and the general public. Individual Notices of Funding Opportunities may have more restrictive eligibility requirements. Applicants are required to satisfy all DOC/NOAA standards and regulations, including standard and special award conditions for financial assistance. Recipients are required to use the System for Award Management Registration (formerly Central Contractor Registration) and Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System and be subject to reporting requirements, as identified in OMB guidance published at 2 C.F.R. Parts 25 and 170. Preapplication coordination is required. Most funding opportunities under 11.008 are excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Check individual Notices of Federal Opportunity (NOFO) to confirm the applicability of this requirement. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications, and in some cases preliminary applications, are submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity and/or the CFDA number to access the applications package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to the Program Office. This program is subject to 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). For guidelines, see the specific funding opportunity. Applications will undergo an administrative review and a technical review based on NOAA standardized evaluation criteria. For each project recommended for funding under this program, NOAA must analyze the potential environmental impacts of projects as required under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 40 C.F.R 1500 through 1508. See the funding opportunity announcement for further NEPA guidance. NOAA reserves the right to withhold the awarding of a grant or cooperative agreement to any individual or organization delinquent on a debt to the Federal government until payment is made or satisfactory arrangements are made with the agency to which the debt is owed. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines More than 180 days. Approval time is expected to range from 180 to 240 days from the time of receipt of a complete application. This timeframe includes processing the award through NOAA and DOC financial assistance functions. Not applicable. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the sole discretion of the Department of Commerce/NOAA and contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Applications will undergo an administrative review and a technical merit review based on NOAA standardized evaluation criteria. NOAA standardized selection factors may also be used in making the final selection. To provide funds to support educational activities and studies related to NOAA's mission. Not applicable. Not applicable. All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of grantees or sub-grantees are required to be maintained in accordance with the terms of the award. The recipient must retain records for 3 years from the date with the final financial status report is submitted. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Up to five years. The funding is spent during the award's period of performance unless otherwise negotiated between the recipient and NOAA and approved by the NOAA Grants Management Division. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. None/Not specified. Office of Education
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Phone: 202-482-3384 http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/grants 13-1450-0-1-306 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$7,538,799.00; FY 23 est $5,512,172.00; FY 24 est $6,235,000.00; FY 21$9,190,530.00; FY 20$10,212,993.00; FY 19$8,743,974.00; FY 18$5,537,502.00; FY 17$3,929,779.00; FY 16$4,056,508.00; - The Administration's Fiscal Year 2024 request was $6.2M but available funding may be higher or lower depending on the outcome of FY2024 Congressional appropriations. Environmental Literacy Program Awards typically range from $250,000 to $500,000 under the competitive process, with an average award amount of approximately $450,000. Bay-Watershed Education and Training Awards typically range from of $25,000 to $80,000 per year for up to $240,000. Department of Commerce Grants and Cooperative Agreements Regulations. Allowable cost will be determined in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200 (Uniform Guidance). Financial assistance management will be in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200 (Uniform Guidance). For programmatic information on past and current funding opportunities, visit http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/grants. Fiscal Year 2016 We anticipate funding 5 new awards that will help communities build the environmental literacy necessary for resilience to extreme weather events and other environmental hazards. Additionally 6 awards initiated in previous fiscal years will be provided their next increment of funding. Five new awards were funded through the Environmental Literacy Program (ELP). These ELP awards will inform, educate, and inspire educators, students, and the public to use Earth systems science to improve ecosystem stewardship and increase resilience to environmental hazards. Education plays a critical role in achieving NOAA’s mission and vision. To make the best social, economic, and environmental decisions, individuals should have the ability to understand scientific processes, consider uncertainty, and reason about the ways human and natural systems interact. These awards support formal and informal education projects that cultivate these skill sets among diverse audiences. Additionally, 6 awards initiated in prior years were provided with their next annual increment of funds.
Fiscal Year 2017 Three new awards were funded through the Environmental Literacy Program (ELP). These ELP awards will inform, educate, and inspire people to use Earth systems science to improve ecosystem stewardship and increase resilience to local weather and climate hazards. Funded projects engage a diverse audiences through formal K-12 and informal education. Additionally, 8 ELP awards initiated in prior years were provided with their next annual increment of funds.
Fiscal Year 2018 The Environmental Literacy Program (ELP) funded 9 new awards that will help communities build the environmental literacy necessary for resilience to extreme weather events and other environmental hazards. Additionally, 3 ELP awards initiated in previous fiscal years will be provided their next increment of funding.
Fiscal Year 2020 The Environmental Literacy Program ran several competitions in FY 2020; projects funded through these competitions are summarized at https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/elp/grants/awards/2020-environmental-literacy-grants. Several B-WET regional programs provided federal assistance in FY2020 under 11.008: B-WET Gulf of Mexico and B-WET New England. More information about funded projects can be found via https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/bwet/apply. Other offices and programs at NOAA funded individual projects under 11.008 from applications submitted through NOAA's Broad Agency Announcement.
Fiscal Year 2021 Several projects aimed to educate and inspire people to use Earth system science to increase local resilience to hazardous weather, changes in climate, and other environmental threats monitored by NOAA. For example, youth played a wildlife scenario-based role-play game with local firefighters to identify potential strategies to increase awareness of wildlife risk and to increase enrollment in emergency notifications.
Fiscal Year 2022 Several projects aimed to educate and inspire people to use Earth system science to increase local resilience to hazardous weather, changes in climate, and other environmental threats monitored by NOAA. For example, youth, and adults planted 10,000 American beachgrass “culms” at a local public beach. They learned how beachgrass culms send out rhizomes (underground stems) that can grow down 13 feet and out six to 10 feet in all directions. These native plants create “living shorelines,” stabilizing the dune environments and ultimately protecting neighborhoods from future storm surge and flooding. Participants increased their knowledge of climate impacts and local community resilience efforts.
Fiscal Year 2023 Several projects aimed to educate and inspire people to use Earth system science to increase local resilience to hazardous weather, changes in climate, and other environmental threats monitored by NOAA. For example, students and adults planted 15,600 dune grass culms at Coney Island Creek Park and partook in a field trip examining local ecology and climate change. They studied marine life and coastal features, discussing sea level rise and erosion impacts, and used NOAA data for visualizing future sea level rise scenarios. Their activities were documented by Huffman Studio, Inc. for a documentary. Concurrently, the Climate and Resilience Education Task Force (CRETF), in collaboration with a youth committee, held meetings and events in NYC to expand climate and resilience education in New York State. CRETF also worked with NYC Department of Education Office of Sustainability's Climate Education Leadership Team (CELT) to develop a climate education platform and they presented to local policymakers including Governor Kathy Hochul's staff. This platform prioritizes comprehensive climate education to achieve New York's decarbonization goals.
Fiscal Year 2024 Several projects will aim to educate and inspire people to use Earth system science to increase local resilience to hazardous weather, changes in climate, and other environmental threats monitored by NOAA.