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R1 Wildlife Restoration (F12AS00099) - Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the R1 Wildlife Restoration grant opportunity?

The R1 Wildlife Restoration grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00099) is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.611, Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education. Its purpose is to provide federal funding that supports core wildlife conservation and management responsibilities at the state level, with an emphasis on maintaining and improving wildlife resources and the public benefits they provide.

2) Who administers this grant program?

This program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

3) What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.611, titled "Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education."

4) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to State Fish and Wildlife Agencies in the 50 states, commonwealths, and U.S. territories. The opportunity is specifically designed for state governments and their fish and wildlife agencies.

5) Are local governments, nonprofits, universities, or private entities eligible?

No. Based on the opportunity description, eligibility is limited to state governments and their fish and wildlife agencies, not local governments, nonprofits, universities, or private entities.

6) What kinds of projects and activities can be funded?

The program supports a broad range of wildlife-focused activities, including:

• Selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat
• Wildlife management research
• Wildlife population surveys and inventories
• Land acquisition
• Hunter education and safety programs (including facilities, services, and infrastructure needed to conduct those programs)
• Provisions related to public use of wildlife resources, consistent with state wildlife management objectives

7) Does the program fund wildlife habitat work?

Yes. Funding can be used for selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat, including on-the-ground work to enhance habitat quality and functionality for wildlife species.

8) Does the program support wildlife research and monitoring?

Yes. The opportunity includes support for wildlife management research, as well as wildlife population surveys and inventories. These activities help states track species status, inform harvest decisions, identify conservation needs, and evaluate management effectiveness.

9) Can grant funds be used for land acquisition?

Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes land acquisition as an eligible use, which can help protect key habitats, secure access to important wildlife areas, and support long-term conservation outcomes.

10) Does this program support hunter education and safety?

Yes. A major component of the program is hunter education and safety, including developing, coordinating, and delivering hunter education and safety programs.

11) Can the grant pay for hunter education facilities and infrastructure?

Yes. Eligible uses include the facilities, services, and related infrastructure needed to conduct hunter education and safety programs. This can include building or improving facilities used for instruction and training and providing resources that support safe, responsible participation.

12) Does the opportunity mention public access or public use benefits?

Yes. The opportunity references provisions for public use of wildlife resources, reflecting a broader goal that wildlife conservation investments translate into public benefits such as access, education, and responsible recreation consistent with state wildlife management objectives.

13) Is this a competitive grant?

The description identifies it as a mandatory federal grant program and notes that funding amounts may be determined by formula or allocation processes or handled through programmatic apportionments rather than a conventional competitive range posted in the notice. The summary record itself does not provide a competitive funding range.

14) What are the posting and creation dates for this opportunity?

The opportunity was posted and created on March 14, 2012.

15) What is the closing date for applications?

The original and current closing date shown is August 31, 2013.

16) When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date shown is October 1, 2013.

17) How much funding is available?

The listing shows $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for the award ceiling and floor. This typically indicates that specific dollar amounts were not populated in the summary record, may be determined by formula or allocation processes, or are handled through programmatic apportionments rather than a conventional competitive range listed in the notice.

18) Is cost sharing or matching required?

The summarized fields indicate no cost sharing or matching requirement. However, the description also notes that applicants typically confirm program-specific fiscal rules and statutory requirements through the full announcement and agency guidance.

19) Where can applicants find additional program context?

The notice points to the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program Wildlife Restoration information link for additional program context.

20) Who should be contacted for access issues related to this opportunity?

The listed point of contact for access issues is Kelly Sliger, Budget Analyst. Phone: 503-231-2067. Email: KellySliger@fws.gov.

21) What is the main goal of the program at the state level?

The overall goal is to support states in carrying out core wildlife conservation and management responsibilities, with an emphasis on maintaining and improving wildlife resources and ensuring the public benefits that come from healthy, well-managed wildlife resources.