Assistance Listing 20.821
Women on the Water (WOW)
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF · Maritime Administration
Assistance Listing 20.821, “Women on the Water (WOW),” is a federal program administered by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
The purpose of the WOW program is to promote diversity in the maritime industry. The program also provides exposure to the history and the current climate women face today in the maritime industry. It provides opportunities for the cadets to interact and network with cadets from other maritime academies, as well as current female leaders in the maritime industry. Career opportunities and maritime organizations for women in the industry are highlighted. It also provides an introduction to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and its female leadership, as well as an update on current issues impacting the maritime industry and its workforce, especially those that impact the lives of women.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 20.821
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Eligible applicants for financial assistance for WOW program activities are the six State Maritime Academies, regional maritime academies, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Intended beneficiaries: Student/Trainee, Women and Individual/Family.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): $15,000 is funded each year. In FY20, FY21, and FY22, the conference was cancelled due to Covid. The purpose of the WOW program is to promote diversity in the maritime industry. The program also provides exposure to the history and the current climate women face today in the maritime industry. It provides opportunities for the cadets to interact and network with cadets from other maritime academies, as well as current female leaders in the maritime industry. Career opportunities and maritime organizations for women in the industry are highlighted. It also provides an introduction to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and its female leadership, as well as an update on current issues impacting the maritime industry and its workforce, especially those that impact the lives of women.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 20.821. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 20.821?
20.821 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Women on the Water (WOW).” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 20.821?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Entity Type. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.