NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2023-2007937: 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 2023.
Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $120,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 8 awards. Applications closed on June 20, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 20, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$120,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Expected awards8
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2022-2007169 | February 3, 2022 | Closed April 5, 2022 | Closed |
| NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2021-2006805 | February 26, 2021 | Closed April 26, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 20, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 20, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 20, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.
All 13 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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 $120,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The NMFS is seeking applications for the fiscal year 2023 NMFS WCR Education and Outreach Program with a specific focus on conserving and restoring marine resources on the West Coast. Projects funded under this program should implement and complement one or more actions identified in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan, or the Species in the Spotlight Action Plan which are within the WCR Endangered Species Conservation goal to recover protected marine species and their habitats.
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-2023-2007937 still open?
No. It closed on June 20, 2023.
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 June 20, 2023. 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 $120,000 each.
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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