Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00116
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.626 Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 21, 2013 and posted on Mar 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (often referred to as the Section 10 Hunter Education Program) is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the broader framework of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. Pittman-Robertson, originally enacted in 1937 and operational starting in 1938, was designed to fund core wildlife conservation work such as selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat, supporting wildlife management research, and sharing the information produced through those projects. In 1970, Congress expanded the Act to specifically include support for hunter safety programs and for the development, operation, or maintenance of firearm and archery ranges, recognizing that safe and well-managed participation in hunting and shooting sports is closely tied to conservation outcomes and public confidence.
Section 10 was later created through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 after Congress and stakeholder groups, including sportsmens organizations, raised concerns that states were not consistently using the full level of funding potentially available for hunter education and shooting range efforts, or were not sustaining a consistent level of effort to support the future of hunting. The intent behind Section 10 was to provide a dedicated set-aside specifically to enhance existing hunter education and shooting range programs so states could better meet modern safety expectations and participation challenges. The legislation set aside $7.5 million for fiscal years 2001 and 2002 and increased the set-aside to $8 million each year thereafter, with the overall emphasis on strengthening and expanding safety education for firearm and bow hunting and improving access to safe, well-maintained shooting facilities.
For the specific opportunity listed (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00116), the program is categorized as a grant (funding instrument type: Grant) and is mandatory in nature, with a primary activity focus spanning education and natural resources. It is associated with CFDA number 15.626, titled Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program. Eligibility is limited to state governments, meaning applicants are typically state fish and wildlife agencies or equivalent state entities responsible for hunter education, range development, and related public safety programming. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so states should expect to contribute non-federal match consistent with the rules tied to Pittman-Robertson-funded activities.
The posting history for this opportunity shows it was posted on March 20, 2013, created on March 21, 2013, and had an application closing date of August 31, 2013, with archival on October 1, 2014. The listing does not specify an estimated total funding amount or award floor/ceiling within the notice itself (all shown as 0), which usually indicates that actual award amounts depend on formula allocations, appropriations, state apportionments, and approved project scopes rather than a single competitive pot with published ranges. Additional program information was referenced through the Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration site and Grants.gov. For applicant assistance, the notice provided a point of contact: Cheryl Rodriguez (505-248-7464, cherylrodriguez@fws.gov) for help accessing the full announcement or related materials.
In practical terms, this opportunity exists to help states strengthen hunter education and safety training (including firearms and archery components) and to support the development and upkeep of safe shooting and archery ranges. The broader policy goal is to reduce hunting and shooting-related incidents, promote responsible participation, and maintain a strong foundation for conservation funding and public support by ensuring that hunter education and shooting infrastructure keep pace with modern needs.
Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10) - FAQs
What is this grant program?
The Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program, often called the Section 10 Hunter Education Program, is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It sits under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act framework and is focused on strengthening hunter education, hunter safety, and shooting/archery range efforts.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F13AS00116.
Is this a competitive grant or a mandatory program?
This listing describes the program as mandatory in nature. The notice also indicates that award amounts are not presented as a single competitive pool with published award ranges, suggesting funding depends on allocations, appropriations, apportionments, and approved project scopes.
Who administers the program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number and title associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.626, titled Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is Grant.
What kinds of activities does the program support?
Based on the notice description, the program supports efforts to strengthen hunter education and safety training (including firearm and archery components) and to support the development, operation, maintenance, and upkeep of safe shooting and archery ranges.
What is the primary activity focus of this opportunity?
The primary activity focus spans education and natural resources.
Why does Section 10 exist (what is its intent)?
Section 10 was created through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 after concerns that states were not consistently using the full potential funding available for hunter education and shooting range efforts or sustaining a consistent level of effort. The intent was to create a dedicated set-aside to enhance existing hunter education and shooting range programs and help states meet modern safety expectations and participation challenges.
How does this program relate to Pittman-Robertson?
Pittman-Robertson (enacted in 1937 and operational starting in 1938) was designed to fund wildlife conservation work, including habitat selection/restoration/rehabilitation/improvement, wildlife management research, and sharing resulting information. In 1970, Congress expanded the Act to include support for hunter safety programs and for the development, operation, or maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. Section 10 later added a dedicated set-aside to enhance these hunter education and range efforts.
How much funding is set aside for Section 10?
The legislation set aside $7.5 million for fiscal years 2001 and 2002 and increased the set-aside to $8 million each year thereafter.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. Applicants are typically state fish and wildlife agencies or equivalent state entities responsible for hunter education, range development, and related public safety programming.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The notice states that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, and that states should expect to contribute non-federal match consistent with the rules tied to Pittman-Robertson-funded activities.
Does the notice specify an estimated total funding amount or award size?
No. The listing shows the estimated total funding amount and award floor/ceiling as 0, which typically indicates that actual award amounts depend on formula allocations, appropriations, state apportionments, and the approved project scope rather than a single published award range.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting history shows it was posted on March 20, 2013, created on March 21, 2013, and had an application closing date of August 31, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The record indicates it was archived on October 1, 2014, and the application closing date listed is August 31, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find additional program information?
The notice referenced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration site and Grants.gov for additional program information.
Who was the point of contact listed for help with the announcement?
The notice provided a point of contact for applicant assistance: Cheryl Rodriguez, phone 505-248-7464, email cherylrodriguez@fws.gov.
What broader goals does this opportunity support?
The stated practical and policy goals include reducing hunting- and shooting-related incidents, promoting responsible participation, and maintaining conservation funding and public support by ensuring hunter education and shooting infrastructure keep pace with modern needs.
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