NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2022-2007169: 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 2022.
Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $540,000 in total. Applications closed on April 5, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 3, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- 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-2021-2006805 | February 26, 2021 | Closed April 26, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 3, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 5, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 5, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.
All 11 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Unallied Projects awards averaged $2.8 million; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The NMFS West Coast Region (WCR) recognizes the essential role that education and outreach projects and educational partnerships play in the conservation of WCR endangered and threatened species, marine mammals and Species in the Spotlight, which is a NMFS initiative, designating nine specific species that are among the most at risk of extinction in the near future. The nine Species in the Spotlight can be viewed at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/endangered-species-conservation#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-2022-2007169 still open?
No. It closed on April 5, 2022.
Who can apply for NMFS West Coast Region Education and Outreach Program?
Department of Commerce accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.
What is the deadline for NMFS West Coast Region Education and Outreach Program?
Closed April 5, 2022. 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 $100,000 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.