Project Grant NA11NMF4520244

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a $363,942 Project Grant under the Sea Grant Support (CFDA 11.417) program to the University of Washington to develop and support training programs aimed at improving access and engagement of new and young entrants in the commercial fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest. The key products and services to be delivered through this funding include: Establishing a community-led advisory committee to guide the...

The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources will receive $585,000 under a Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 1. The funding supports the Division of Aquatic Resources Education Program, which is designed to enhance public understanding of Hawaii's aquatic environments and promote conservation and safe recreation. Through the one-year award ending September 2024, the grantee will provide fishing education classes,...

The U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) a $156,927.20 Formula Grant under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605). The grant, with a term from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, will fund the DMR Education Division's efforts to offer aquatic resources education to the general public, educators, school groups, and other audiences within Maine. The grant supports the operations of the Maine State Aquarium,...

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $174,085.25 Formula Grant under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. This funding supports personnel who will work to enhance stewardship of marine and sport fish populations and their habitats, educate anglers and the public about fish ecology and fisheries management, and promote ethical fishing practices and interest in the marine recreational fishery. The...

The Department of the Interior (DOI) Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $194,981 Formula Grant under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) to the American Samoa Government Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR). The grant aims to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of American Samoa's marine resources and encourage safe and environmentally responsible recreational fishing. The funds will support DMWR's aquatic education program, which produces outreach...

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $204,321 Formula Grant under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) to the Guam Department of Agriculture's Aquatic and Wildlife Resources Division. The grant runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 and supports the Guam Aquatic Education and Outreach Program, which is designed to increase participation in recreational fishing while providing educational opportunities to acquire or improve fishing skills...

This $272,500 five-year Sport Fish Restoration grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, supports the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife's Aquatic Resource Education (ARE) program. The ARE program focuses on youth and adult education in various capacities, such as conservation camps, school programs, educator training courses, and fishing clinics. Key products and services delivered under this grant include revising and enriching educational...

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $260,230.12 Formula Grant under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) to the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) for CY 2025. The purpose of this grant is to fund the salaries of the Education Director and Aquatic Resource Educators at DMR to develop and offer aquatic resource education programs for various audiences across Maine. The grant supports DMR's Education Division, which operates the Maine...

This $154,376 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605), provides education and outreach to North Carolina resident and visiting recreational anglers on ethical angling practices, conservation of marine sport fish habitat, and sustainable fisheries management. The grant supports implementation of the 2017 North Carolina Marine Aquatic Resource Education and Outreach Strategic Plan and the...

The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association (MCFA) received a $121,439 Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Sea Grant Support (CFDA 11.417) program. The funding will support the creation of three micro-learning videos focused on physical health, mental health, and career resilience for young fishermen in Maine. The videos will feature relatable on-screen personalities and digestible messaging to raise awareness of these important themes...