National Outreach and Communication Program
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.653 -- National Outreach and Communication
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking proposals from applicants to implement the National Outreach and Communication Program (NOCP) for sportfishing and boating. This program was established by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105 178) in an attempt to reverse declining trends in participation rates in angling and boating. The primary purposes of the NOCP are to: 1)improve communications with anglers, boaters, and the general public regarding angling and boating opportunities; 2)reduce barriers to access and participation in angling and boating activities;...
3) advance the adoption of sound angling and boating practices in the U.S.' 4)promote conservation and the responsible use of the nation's aquatic resources; and 5)further safety in angling and boating. The law requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop and implement a national plan for the NOCP in cooperation and consultation with the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council(Council). The Council develop the National Outreach and Communication Program Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Brian Bohnsack 703-358-2435
brian_bohnsack@fws.gov
Project Officer
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018_NOCP_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_NOFO_vfinal_draft_10-23-17sl4.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2018-2022 | Oct 23, 2017 07:30 PM UTC |
| FY2018_NOCPApplication_Submission_Instructions.pdf | Application Submission Instructions | Oct 23, 2017 05:20 PM UTC |
| National_Outreach_and_Communication_Program_strat_plan_1998.pdf | National Outreach and Communication Program Strategic Plan | Oct 23, 2017 05:23 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: November 24, 2017
Award
$--
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$59,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F18AS00004
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Environment
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
October 23, 2017
Archive date:
November 24, 2017
