This grant, offered by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) West Coast Region, is specifically designed for projects focusing on the conservation and restoration of marine resources across the West Coast. The core purpose of this funding opportunity is to facilitate the recovery of protected marine species and their essential habitats. Projects funded under this program are expected to implement and complement critical actions identified within either the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plans or the Species in the Spotlight Action Plans. This initiative directly supports the West Coast Region’s overarching Endangered Species Conservation goal, aiming to bolster efforts that protect and restore the delicate marine ecosystems. The grant seeks to fund impactful projects that contribute to the long-term health and biodiversity of the West Coast’s invaluable marine environment.
Opportunity ID: 347658
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2023-2007937 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NMFS West Coast Region Education and Outreach Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.454 — Unallied Management Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $120,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
The NMFS is seeking applications for the fiscal year 2023 NMFS WCR Education and Outreach Program with a specific focus on conserving and restoring marine resources on the West Coast. Projects funded under this program should implement and complement one or more actions identified in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan, or the Species in the Spotlight Action Plan which are within the WCR Endangered Species Conservation goal to recover protected marine species and their habitats. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Desmond Gelman
Grants Management Specialist NMFS West Coast Regional Office 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 5-100 Sacramento, CA 95814-4718 Email:Desmond.gelman@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Desmond Gelman Grants Management Specialist NMFS West Coast Regional Office 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 5-100 Sacramento, CA 95814-4718 Email: Desmond.gelman@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.454 | PKG00281277 | Apr 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347658 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347658 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347658 CD511-1.1.pdf
347658 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347658 SF424B-1.1.pdf
347658 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
347658 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347658 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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