National Outreach and Communications Grant Program NOFO.pdf

National Outreach and Communications Grant Program

FY 2013-2017 Notice of Funding Opportunity

Federal Agency Name:

U.S. Department of Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fish and Aquatic Conservation

Funding Opportunity Title:

National Outreach and Communications Program Request for Proposals

Announcement Type:

Announcement of continuation of funding for cooperative agreement for fiscal years 2013 – 2017.

Funding Opportunity Number:

F13AS00045

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number:

15.653

The Service will not consider applications for this award. This is a single source, non-competitive award to fund a continuation of activity. The recipient has already been selected.

Additional Information:

The National Outreach and Communication Program was established by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) and has been reauthorized by Congress in subsequent years. The purpose of the program is to improve communications with anglers, boaters, and the general public regarding angling and boating opportunities, to reduce barriers to participation in angling and boating, to advance the adoption of sound angling and boating practices, to promote conservation and the responsible use of the nation’s aquatic resources, and to further safety in angling and boating.

Funding Opportunity Description:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation to implement the National Outreach and the Communication Program. This program was established by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-

178) and has been reauthorized by Congress through fiscal year 2021.

Award Information:

This is an informational NOFO posting only. This is not a request for applications. This NOFO is for the Final five year's funding of a five-year award that was initially awarded in fiscal year 2013 with $12,258,975.83. In fiscal years 2014 and 2015, continuation funds were added of $11,133,231 and $12,032,633, respectively. In 2016, the fourth year’s funding amount is $12,199,931 and $47,920.00. In 2017, the final and fifth year ‘s funding amount is $12,150,266.00, bringing the total amount award to date to $59,822,957.83 Please refer to F13AS00045 for information on the original award and subsequent amendment awards.

Agency Contacts

The National Outreach and Communication Program is administered by the Fish and Aquatic Conservation. Information can be obtained by contacting:

Brian Bohnsack, PhD Recreational Boating and Fishing Liaison U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Branch of Communications and Partnerships Mailstop FAC 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 703-358-2435 Brian_Bohnsack@fws.gov mailto:Brian_Bohnsack@fws.gov