NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)
Eligibility
Schools, nonprofits, and organizations providing watershed environmental education. Tennessee educators in the Mississippi watershed region may be eligible through the Gulf of Mexico B-WET program.
Program Goals
NOAA B-WET funds Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) that connect students to local water resources. Programs build environmental literacy and stewardship through hands-on outdoor learning.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted through grants.gov. Each B-WET region has separate competitions. Tennessee educators should check the Gulf of Mexico B-WET program for eligibility. Check coast.noaa.gov/bwet for current solicitations.
Cycle Notes
Annual regional competitions. Tennessee is in the Gulf of Mexico watershed region. Check coast.noaa.gov/bwet for current solicitation.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by region and project scope.
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
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit to design solutions to real-world challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tennessee eligible for NOAA B-WET?
Tennessee educators in the Mississippi watershed may be eligible through the Gulf of Mexico B-WET program. Check coast.noaa.gov/bwet.
What does NOAA B-WET fund?
Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences that connect students to local water resources.
How do Tennessee educators apply for NOAA B-WET?
Apply through grants.gov. Check coast.noaa.gov/bwet for the current Gulf of Mexico solicitation.
How much does NOAA B-WET award?
Amounts vary by region and project scope.
How can Forward Education help with NOAA B-WET?
Our Climate Action Kit supports the hands-on environmental science that B-WET Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences require.
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 — Tennessee 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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