NMFS West Coast Region Education and Outreach Program

Department of Commerce

Description

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 can apply

• 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)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals

Contact

Desmond Gelman <br/>Grants Management Specialist <br/>NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region <br/>650 Capitol Mall, Suite 5-100 <br/>Sacramento, CA 95814-4718 <br/>U.S. Department of Commerce <br/>Office: (503) 231-6849 <br/>Mobile: (503) 530-0274 <br/>Desmond.gelman@noaa.gov
desmond.gelman@noaa.gov