F26AS00014 National Outreach and Communications Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- F26AS00014
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000 to $26,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant
- Category
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- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- State Governments
- Independent School Districts
- Small Businesses
- City/Township Governments
- County Governments
- Other
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Individuals
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Unrestricted
- Special District Governments
- Points of contact
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- Karen A. Bennett karen_bennett@fws.gov (703) 615-3226
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking applications for the National Outreach and Communications Program (NOCP) to implement innovative programs addressing recreational fishing and boating participation. The grant aims to improve communications, reduce participation barriers, advance sound practices, promote conservation, and enhance safety in angling and boating activities. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal organizations, educational institutions, state and local governments, and other entities with experience in marketing and audience engagement. Applications will be evaluated based on strategic alignment, Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) outcomes, innovation, measurable objectives, stakeholder coordination, feasibility, and potential impact. The application deadline is August 17, 2025, with an anticipated project period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027.
The total program funding is approximately $26 million, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $26 million, though the service does not anticipate awarding more than $5 million per year to any single project. Funded efforts are expected to support outcomes such as increased participation in fishing and boating, enhanced public awareness, targeted outreach, strengthened stakeholder capacity, and improved access to fishing and boating opportunities. Expected project outputs may include creating and disseminating outreach materials, digital and in-person engagement, stakeholder training, and research or campaign evaluations. The program will support activities across various geographic scales, from local to national levels, with a focus on building on existing knowledge and contributing to the long-term sustainability of fishing and boating participation.
Synopsis
Healthy waters and abundant fisheries are the foundation of America"s outdoor traditions and give everyone the freedom to fish, boat, and enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation. Participation in recreational boating and fishing are important to our nation"s economy, generating revenue for local communities and small businesses as well as larger retailers and manufacturers of boating and fishing equipment. State fish and wildlife agencies obtain revenue from the sale of fishing licenses and use these to leverage the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund to accomplish fisheries research and management, aquatic resource education, and boating and fishing access construction and maintenance. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking applications from eligible entities (eligible applicants) to implement the National Outreach and Communications Program (NOCP) through innovative programs that may be conducted at various geographic scales, ranging from local or state to regional or national levels. Applications must address one or more of the five purposes of an outreach and communications program, which are defined in the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (16 U.S.C.777c-777g) as programs that: improve communications with anglers, boaters, and the general public regarding angling and boating opportunities;reduce barriers to access and participation in angling and boating activities;advance the adoption of sound angling and boating practices in the U.S.;promote conservation and the responsible use of the nation"s aquatic resources; andfurther safety in angling and boating. Funded efforts are expected to support at least one of the following key outcomes: increased participation in fishing and boating; enhanced public awareness and education about how and where to engage in these activities; targeted outreach using research-driven messaging; strengthened capacity among stakeholders to deliver effective outreach; and improved awareness of access to fishing and boating opportunities.Applications should also consider the needs of potential stakeholders such as state and federal agencies, industry, non-governmental organizations, and the angling and boating community. Applications should align with resource management priorities of state, tribal and federal agencies and include collaboration with those agencies when appropriate.Applications should demonstrate a clear alignment with relevant research and Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) best practices while advancing innovative approaches to public engagement. Activities should be evidence-based and designed to produce measurable outcomes. Expected outputs will vary by project but may include the creation and dissemination of outreach materials; digital and in-person engagement; participation in stakeholder training or technical assistance events; and findings from research or campaign evaluations. Funded efforts should build on existing knowledge, test new models, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fishing and boating participation and aquatic resource stewardship.
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| Foa_Content_of_F26AS00014.pdf |
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