Hawaii B-WET (NOAA Bay Watershed Education)
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.
Read the GrantApplication 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.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Hawaii standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
