Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS NOCP 2010 1
Apply for FWS NOCP 2010 1
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Outreach and Communications Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.653 National Outreach and Communication Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 25, 2010 and posted on Jan 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- To date, the eligible applicants have been nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation. Applications from all entities with national experience in addressing strategies identified in the National Outreach and Communication Program s strategic plan are encouraged to apply
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Outreach and Communications Grant Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intended to support nationwide outreach and communications efforts tied to recreational fishing and boating. The program operates under the National Outreach and Communication Program (NOCP), which was created by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) and has been reauthorized multiple times. This particular request for proposals was released in anticipation of another pending reauthorization, meaning that while awards may be made, continued funding in future years depends on Congress reauthorizing the program.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally implies that FWS expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordinating on strategy, deliverables, or performance measures). The agreement term can be up to three years, and the agency expects to make about three awards. The total estimated funding available is $12,800,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed.
Projects must directly implement strategies identified in the NOCP strategic plan and align with the program’s core purposes. Those purposes focus on: improving communications with anglers, boaters, and the general public about fishing and boating opportunities; reducing barriers that prevent people from participating in angling and boating; encouraging the adoption of responsible, sound angling and boating practices nationwide; promoting conservation and the responsible use of aquatic resources; and improving safety related to fishing and boating. In practice, competitive proposals would be expected to show a clear national-level outreach approach, explain how activities map to specific strategic plan strategies, and demonstrate how the work will measurably increase participation, stewardship, and safe behavior.
Eligibility has historically centered on nonprofit organizations, especially those with IRS 501(c)(3) status, though the announcement indicates broader eligibility in principle and encourages applications from entities with national experience implementing strategies from the NOCP strategic plan. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.653 (National Outreach and Communication Program) and falls within the Natural Resources activity category. Key dates in the notice include a posted date of January 29, 2010, with a closing date updated to March 2, 2010, and an archive date of March 27, 2010. For assistance, the notice points to Brian Bohnsack, Recreational Boating and Fishing Liaison, at 703-358-2435, including help for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Outreach and Communications Grant Program?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to support nationwide outreach and communications efforts connected to recreational fishing and boating. It operates under the National Outreach and Communication Program (NOCP).
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What law created the NOCP?
The NOCP was created by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) and has been reauthorized multiple times.
Why does the notice mention a “pending reauthorization”?
The request for proposals was released in anticipation of another reauthorization. Awards may be made under this solicitation, but continued funding in future years depends on Congress reauthorizing the program.
What type of award instrument is used?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement.
What does “cooperative agreement” mean for applicants?
A cooperative agreement generally implies FWS expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordination on strategy, deliverables, and/or performance measures.
How long can the project period last?
The cooperative agreement term can be up to three years.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
FWS expects to make about three awards.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The total estimated funding available is $12,800,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
What kinds of projects are this program trying to fund?
Projects must directly implement strategies identified in the NOCP strategic plan and align with the program’s core purposes. Competitive proposals are expected to present a clear national-level outreach approach, map activities to specific strategic plan strategies, and show measurable increases in participation, stewardship, and safe behavior.
Do projects need to be nationwide in scope?
The program is described as supporting nationwide outreach and communications efforts, and competitive proposals are expected to show a clear national-level outreach approach.
What are the core purposes of the NOCP that proposals should support?
The purposes described include:
- Improving communications with anglers, boaters, and the general public about fishing and boating opportunities
- Reducing barriers that prevent people from participating in angling and boating
- Encouraging responsible, sound angling and boating practices nationwide
- Promoting conservation and the responsible use of aquatic resources
- Improving safety related to fishing and boating
Does a proposal have to reference the NOCP strategic plan?
Yes. Projects must directly implement strategies identified in the NOCP strategic plan, and competitive proposals are expected to explain how activities map to specific strategies in that plan.
What outcomes should applicants be prepared to demonstrate?
Based on the description of competitive proposals, applicants should be prepared to demonstrate measurable increases in participation, stewardship, and safe behavior tied to fishing and boating.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility has historically centered on nonprofit organizations, especially those with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The announcement indicates broader eligibility in principle and encourages applications from entities with national experience implementing strategies from the NOCP strategic plan.
Are nonprofits specifically encouraged?
Yes. The notice states eligibility has historically centered on nonprofit organizations, particularly IRS 501(c)(3) entities.
Is national experience important for eligibility or competitiveness?
The notice encourages applications from entities with national experience implementing strategies from the NOCP strategic plan, and competitive proposals are expected to show a national-level outreach approach.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.653, titled the National Outreach and Communication Program.
What activity category does this grant fall under?
It falls within the Natural Resources activity category.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The notice lists a posted date of January 29, 2010, a closing date updated to March 2, 2010, and an archive date of March 27, 2010.
Who can applicants contact for help or questions?
The notice points to Brian Bohnsack, Recreational Boating and Fishing Liaison, at 703-358-2435.
Is there support if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Yes. The notice indicates that Brian Bohnsack can help applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
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