NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2021-2006805: NMFS West Coast Region Education and Outreach Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Commerce notices from 2021.
Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $224,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $540,000 in total. Applications closed on April 26, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 26, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$224,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$540,000
- Expected awards8
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2023-2007937 | April 20, 2023 | Closed June 20, 2023 | Closed |
| NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2022-2007169 | February 3, 2022 | Closed April 5, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 26, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 26, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants are individuals, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies and their employees, as well as Federal instrumentalities (including employees and members), are not eligible to apply. Projects under this competition must be conducted within the WCR coastal states of Washington, Oregon or California, with the exception of Theme 5. Theme 5 is open to applicants within all regions of the contiguous United States.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Unallied Projects awards averaged $2.8 million; this notice allows up to $224,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The NOAA Fisheries West Coast Regional Office (WCRO) recognizes the essential role that education and outreach projects and educational partnerships play in the conservation of West Coast Region (WCR) endangered and threatened species, marine mammals and Species in the Spotlight. This competition seeks to support projects that educate, engage and inspire the community to play a role in the conservation of WCR marine resources.
Who has won Unallied Projects grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Unallied Projects (11.454) awarded $318 million across 112 grant awards, an average of $2.8 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission | Virginia | 2 | $123 million |
| Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | Oregon | 3 | $118 million |
| Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission | Mississippi | 3 | $36.9 million |
| Great Lakes Fishery Commission | Michigan | 1 | $13.7 million |
| National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | Maryland | 2 | $5.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2021-2006805 still open?
No. It closed on April 26, 2021.
Who can apply for NMFS West Coast Region Education and Outreach Program?
Department of Commerce accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for NMFS West Coast Region Education and Outreach Program?
Closed April 26, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $224,000 each. About $540,000 in total across about 8 awards.
Who has won Unallied Projects grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission. The program made 112 awards worth $318 million in that time.
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