Cooperative Agreement NA15NOS0080223

This $4,301,615 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards program (CFDA 11.008) aims to reimagine the visitor experience at a museum and create a new educational model for K-12 students. Key activities include updating science content and developing permanent hands-on exhibits, creating digital interactives to teach lessons in natural resource allocation and environmental science, developing and...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a 2-year, $273,669 Cooperative Agreement under the Chesapeake Bay Studies program (CFDA 11.457) to the Virginia Science Education Leadership Association (VSELA). VSELA, in partnership with the Virginia Association for Environmental Education and the Virginia Department of Education, will use the funding to build state capacity in environmental education. The key goals are to: (1) build the capacity of division leaders and...

This $300,000 Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards program (CFDA 11.008) will expand and enhance the existing Puddles to Floods Summer Institute (P2F) initiative. The key objectives of this 2-year project are to: Extend the reach of P2F by offering aligned Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) instructional units during the school year. Design and implement a professional development...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a $100,000 cooperative agreement to The Marine Mammal Center under the NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards program to build national capacity for evidence-based climate communication. The Marine Mammal Center will work with the National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation, Knology, and the Frameworks Institute to develop innovative training programs and a community of practice engaging educators, scientists,...

This Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Marine Sanctuary Program (CFDA 11.429) provides $199,907 to the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative in Lowell, Michigan. The project, titled "Advancing K-12 Environmental Literacy through Place-Based Stewardship Education (PBSE) in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region", aims to build capacity for increased statewide environmental literacy through PBSE and climate change education. The key...

This $196,869 Project Grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will support the Nisqually River Foundation's engagement of local environmental educators, teachers, and students in watershed education programs. Over the two-year period from August 2021 to July 2023, the Foundation will provide Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion training to at least 25 educators. It will incorporate this content into engagement activities across Thurston County involving more than 120...

The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) will receive $289,000 through a two-year Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Marine Sanctuary Program (CFDA 11.429). NSEA will implement a six-month, 40-hour professional development series for Whatcom County fourth grade teachers focused on watershed science. NSEA staff and community partners will provide hands-on training to help teachers successfully implement an updated, place-based...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Sea Grant Support program (CFDA 11.417) provides $159,934.00 to the SC Sea Grant Consortium from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025. The funding supports the expansion and formal evaluation of educational modules for the "Kids Teaching Flood Resilience" initiative, which provides teaching materials for educators to instruct youth about hurricane and...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $150,000 Project Grant under the Ocean Acidification Program (CFDA 11.017) to Oregon State University (OSU) to develop educational content on ocean and coastal acidification for elementary, middle, and high school students. The project will involve collaboration between OSU and Oregon Sea Grant faculty experts to create hands-on, grade-level-appropriate educational materials that align with Next Generation Science Standards...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a $143,650 cooperative agreement to the Vashon-Maury Island Nature Center from August 2021 through August 2023 under the Marine Sanctuary Program (CFDA 11.429). The nature center will provide hands-on science education and adaptive teaching strategies for watershed education during COVID-19 through this funding. As part of NOAA's mission to conduct monitoring tailored to each marine sanctuary's needs, this cooperative agreement supports...