Hawaii · Federal Grant

Hawaii B-WET (NOAA Bay Watershed Education)

Funding

Varies by award

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

Annual federal RFP — check coast.noaa.gov/bwet

Level of Gov't

Federal — NOAA

Eligibility

Hawaii schools, nonprofits, and educational organizations with programs focused on watershed, ocean, and coastal environmental education. Hawaii's ocean-rich geography makes this a natural fit for statewide STEM programs.

Program Goals

NOAA B-WET funds meaningful watershed educational experiences (MWEEs) that connect students to local water environments. Hawaii B-WET prioritizes ocean, coastal, and watershed education programs. Technology-enhanced environmental monitoring — including sensor-based data collection — is well aligned.

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Application and Distribution

Applications submitted in response to the annual NOAA B-WET RFP. The Hawaii program operates through the NOAA Pacific Islands Regional Office. Check coast.noaa.gov/bwet for the current RFP.

Cycle Notes

Annual federal RFP. The cycle is recurring but the current cycle may be closed between RFP windows. Monitor coast.noaa.gov/bwet for the next Hawaii opportunity.

Grant Award Amount

Award amounts vary by program and year. Hawaii B-WET grants are typically in the $50,000-$200,000 range for multi-year programs.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a specific Hawaii B-WET program?

Yes — NOAA operates B-WET regionally, and Hawaii has its own B-WET program through the Pacific Islands Regional Office.

What types of programs does B-WET fund?

Meaningful watershed educational experiences (MWEEs) with focus on local water environments. Ocean, coastal, and watershed programs are priorities in Hawaii.

When is the application deadline?

Annual federal RFP — check coast.noaa.gov/bwet for the current timeline.

Can technology be part of a B-WET project?

Yes — sensor-based environmental monitoring and data collection tools are a strong addition to B-WET programs.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Climate Action Kit provides the sensor-based ocean and environmental data collection tools that align to NOAA B-WET meaningful watershed experience requirements.

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