# National Outreach and Communication  (15.653)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/15-653-national-outreach-and-communication/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

National Outreach and Communication  is run by Department of the Interior. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $54.8 million in 2 grants, about $27.4 million per award.

## Objectives

To improve communications with anglers, boaters, and the general public regarding angling and boating opportunities, to reduce barriers to participation in these activities, to advance adoption of sound fishing and boating practices, to promote conservation and the responsible use of the nation's aquatic resources, and to further safety in fishing and boating.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $14.2 million | 1 |
| 2022 | $13.6 million | 1 |
| 2023 | $14.2 million | 1 |
| 2024 | $12.8 million | 1 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation | Virginia | $54.8 million |