National Outreach and Communications Grant Program
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals from applicants to implement the National Outreach and Communication Program.
This program was established by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) and has been reauthorized by Congress in subsequent years.
This request for proposals is being made in anticipation of this programs pending reauthorization by Congress.
Accordingly, funding for future years is contingent upon reauthorization of this program.
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service will enter into a cooperative agreement with successful applicant(s) for a length of time ranging up to three years.Proposals must seek to implement strategies identified in the National Outreach and Communication Programs strategic plan.
Specifically, proposals must implement strategies to address the following purposes of the National Outreach and Communication Program: Improve communications with anglers, boaters, and the general public regarding angling and boating opportunities; Reduce barriers to participation in angling and boating; Advance the adoption of sound angling and boating practices in the U.S.; Promote conservation and the responsible use of the nations aquatic resources, and; Further safety in angling and boating.
This program was established by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) and has been reauthorized by Congress in subsequent years.
This request for proposals is being made in anticipation of this programs pending reauthorization by Congress.
Accordingly, funding for future years is contingent upon reauthorization of this program.
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service will enter into a cooperative agreement with successful applicant(s) for a length of time ranging up to three years.Proposals must seek to implement strategies identified in the National Outreach and Communication Programs strategic plan.
Specifically, proposals must implement strategies to address the following purposes of the National Outreach and Communication Program: Improve communications with anglers, boaters, and the general public regarding angling and boating opportunities; Reduce barriers to participation in angling and boating; Advance the adoption of sound angling and boating practices in the U.S.; Promote conservation and the responsible use of the nations aquatic resources, and; Further safety in angling and boating.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of 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 Programs strategic plan are encouraged to apply
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Brian BohnsackRecreational Boating and Fishing Liaison703-358-2435
Agency Email Description:
Contact information for submission problems
Agency Email:
brian_bohnsack@fws.gov
Date Posted:
2010-01-29
Application Due Date:
2010-03-02
Archive Date:
2010-03-27
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