NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)
Eligibility
Schools, districts & nonprofits in watershed regions
Program Goals
NOAA's B-WET program funds hands-on watershed education in seven coastal regions. Competitions run region by region - watch for funding announcements between October and January if you're in a B-WET region.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
No fixed dates posted — monitor the program page (see Cycle Notes).
Cycle Notes
Region-by-region: CA, Great Lakes, Gulf, New England skipped recent competitions; Chesapeake, PNW, Hawaii ran recent cycles (HI pattern: late-Jan deadline). Watch grants.gov Oct-Jan (verified Aug 2026)
Grant Award Amount
$50K-$200K
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit, Smart Solar Kit
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training) in North Carolina?
Schools, districts & nonprofits in watershed regions
How much funding is available through NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)?
$50K-$200K. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges.
Can NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training) funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training) funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do North Carolina schools apply for NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)?
No fixed dates posted — monitor the program page (see Cycle Notes).
How can Forward Education help with NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training) funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for North Carolina schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training) funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — North Carolina 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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