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The objectives of the overall program are to facilitate educational activities related to NOAA's mission of science, service and stewardship. Awards may support the education of children, youth, and/or adults through informal or formal (K-16) education projects that address one or more of NOAA's mission goals and the objectives of the NOAA Education Strategic Plan for 2021-2040 (see https://www.noaa.gov/education/explainers/2021-2040-noaa-education-strategic-plan).
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
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Projects supported in FY 2016 will help communities build the environmental literacy necessary for resilience to extreme weather events and other environmental hazards. Communities have made clear their need for this type of project. The 2016 competition received 170 proposals from 40 states, the District of Columbia, and 3 U.S. Territories (including Puerto Rico), with a request of more than $77 million. The following audiences and institution types were served by NOAA’s mission-related educational awards in FY 2016; cumulative numbers of learners are approximate: 4 million Pre-K to 12 students; 13,000 formal and informal educators; 45 million adult learners in informal science education contexts; more than 150 institutions advanced NOAA’s mission to enhance awareness and understanding of Earth systems science through NOAA ELP-supported formal (K-12) and informal education initiatives that both inspire and prepare people to make the best social, economic, and environmental decisions.
The following audiences and institution types were served by NOAA’s mission-related educational awards in FY 2017; cumulative numbers of learners are approximate: 4 million Pre-K to 12 students; 16,000 formal and informal educators; 46 million youth and adult learners in informal science education contexts; over 150 institutions advanced NOAA’s mission to enhance awareness, knowledge, and understanding of Earth systems science through formal and informal education initiatives.
The most recent Environmental Literacy Program grants competition received 237 applications, out of which 9 awards were funded, with a total federal request of more than $100 million. Applications were submitted from 45 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. Territories (including Puerto Rico). This response highlights a need to build resilient communities through education. Funded projects will help build the environmental literacy necessary for people and their communities to become more resilient to local weather and climate hazards. The next competition is planned for publication in fall 2019 for project starting in FY2020. To read more about project impacts, visit: https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/elp/impacts
146 institutions advanced NOAA’s mission to enhance awareness and understanding of Earth system science through formal (K-12) and informal education initiatives. These institutions reach people in 36 states and 2 territories (including the District of Columbia) and 668 communities. Over 1,000 educators participated in professional development programs using evidence-based practices conveying Earth system science in compelling and relevant ways.
Over 5,000 K-12 students participated in formal science education programs.
Over 15,000 children, youth, and adults participated in informal science education programs.
In fiscal year 2021, one program served over 1,000 educators, 8,500 students, and 10,000 youth and adult learners.
In fiscal year 2022, the program benefited over 2,000 educators, 6,000 students, and 7,000 youth and adults.
In fiscal year 2023, the program benefited over 2495 educators, 5400 students, and 7884 youth and adults.
In fiscal year 2024, the program is estimated to have benefited over 891 educators, 2689 students, and 25041 youth and adults.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
