Project Grant NA12NMF4520194

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 program (CFDA 11.417). The funding will be used to create three micro-learning videos that educate young fishermen in Maine about physical health, mental health, and career resilience. These topics are often underemphasized in technical training programs. The videos will feature relatable on-screen personalities and...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment program (CFDA 15.676), has awarded a $139,958.14 Cooperative Agreement to American Conservation Experience (ACE) to contribute to habitat development, restoration project coordination, and other regulatory activities alongside the Chesapeake Bay Field Office staff. This award, with a performance period from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2026, will engage one member of the ACE nonprofit conservation corps to...

This $260,230.12 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) will fund the education and outreach activities of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) in CY 2025. The grant will support the salaries of the Education Director and Aquatic Resource Educators to develop and deliver educational programs and materials focused on Maine's marine environment, fisheries, and coastal resources. The...

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 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 University of Washington was awarded a $363,942 Project Grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Sea Grant Support program (CFDA 11.417) to develop training programs that will prepare and engage new entrants to succeed in Pacific Northwest commercial fisheries. The key activities include: Establishing a community-led advisory committee to design and advise on a Washington Young Fishermen and Crew Conference and Skills & Drills Technical Training....

This Federal Formula Grant award of $194,981.00 from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.605 Sport Fish Restoration) supports the DMWR Aquatic Education Program in American Samoa. The program aims to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of American Samoa's marine resources, and encourage safe and environmentally responsible recreational fishing. The funding will be used to produce outreach materials, hold educational events, and conduct...

This $272,500 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) will support Vermont's Aquatic Resource Education (ARE) program over a 5-year period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The ARE program focuses on youth and adult education around aquatic resources and angling, including conservation camp programs, educator training courses, fishing clinics, and interpretive exhibits. The grant will fund...

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Fisheries Development and Utilization Research and Development Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (CFDA 11.427), will fund a $128,524 project from the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance, Inc. to develop and deliver fishing training programs. The project aims to finalize curriculum and teach a "Fishing 101" introductory course for 15 students, as well as a...

This Federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) provides $637,000.00 to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to continue its Aquatic Resource Education Program and outreach activities related to Pennsylvania's fishery resources and angler education. Key activities under this 1-year grant include: Conducting workshops and providing educators/instructors with aquatic resource education training and curriculum materials...