Louisiana · Federal Competitive Grant

NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Gulf of Mexico

Funding

Up to $250,000

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

Annual — check coast.noaa.gov/bwet

Level of Gov't

Federal

Eligibility

Schools, nonprofits, and organizations in Gulf of Mexico coastal communities including Louisiana. Projects focused on meaningful watershed educational experiences (MWEEs).

Program Goals

Fund hands-on watershed and coastal science education for K-12 students. Louisiana's coastal location and proximity to the Gulf makes B-WET a natural fit. Projects must include meaningful watershed educational experiences in Louisiana's bayous, coastal marshes, or the Gulf.

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Application and Distribution

Applications submitted through grants.gov under NOAA's B-WET program. Check coast.noaa.gov/bwet for current solicitation. Gulf of Mexico region is a distinct B-WET program from Atlantic coast programs.

Cycle Notes

Annual. NOAA releases solicitations periodically. Monitor coast.noaa.gov/bwet for Gulf of Mexico program dates.

Grant Award Amount

Awards up to $250,000 per project. Multi-year awards are possible. Projects must include at least one meaningful watershed educational experience per student.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louisiana eligible for B-WET?

Yes. Louisiana's Gulf Coast location makes it ideal for NOAA B-WET Gulf of Mexico grants.

What is a meaningful watershed educational experience?

A MWEE is a hands-on outdoor investigation of a local watershed or coastal environment. Students observe, collect data, and take action.

Can STEM data collection tools be purchased?

Yes. Equipment for environmental monitoring and data collection is an allowable B-WET expense.

Grant Support

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

Curriculum alignment documents — Louisiana standards mapped to our kits
Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines

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