NMFS West Coast Region Education and Outreach Program
Agency: Department of Commerce
- 11.454 -- Unallied Management Projects
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The NMFS West Coast Region (WCR) recognizes the essential role that education and outreach projects and educational partnerships play in the conservation of WCR endangered and threatened species, marine mammals and Species in the Spotlight, which is a NMFS initiative, designating nine specific species that are among the most at risk of extinction in the near future. The nine Species in the Spotlight can be viewed at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/endangered-species-conservation#species-in-the-spotlight. This competition seeks to support projects that educate, engage and inspire the community to play a role in the conservation of WCR marine resources.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Government
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Work
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2022-2007169_NOFO_Report.pdf | Full Announcement | Feb 3, 2022 09:41 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: May 5, 2022
Award
$540,000
Program Funding
8
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2022-2007169
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Education
Business and commerce
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 3, 2022
Archive date:
May 5, 2022
