Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00028
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R2 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program) (TO STATE FISH AND GAME AGENCIES ONLY)" 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 Nov 19, 2013 and posted on Nov 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2014. (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 R2 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program, also referred to as the Section 10 Hunter Education Program, is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the broader framework of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. This program exists because Congress recognized that states needed stronger, more reliable support to keep hunter education and shooting range opportunities current, consistent, and effective, especially as safety expectations, participation trends, and infrastructure needs evolved in the 21st century.
The legal roots of the program go back to the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 (the Pittman-Robertson Act), which was originally designed to fund wildlife habitat work, wildlife management research, and the distribution of information produced through those projects. In 1970, Congress expanded the Pittman-Robertson Act to allow funding for hunter safety programs and for the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. Over time, however, Congress and many sportsmen's organizations concluded that some states were not fully using available allocations for hunter education and shooting range development, or that effort levels varied too widely to sustain the future of hunting and safe firearms and archery participation. In response, the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 created the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program (Section 10) to specifically enhance and strengthen these areas.
In practical terms, the Section 10 program is meant to boost existing state hunter education and safety efforts and to support shooting range-related programming and infrastructure, with an emphasis on firearm and bowhunter education. The funding set-aside described in the announcement reflects Congress directing dedicated amounts for these purposes: $7.5 million in federal support was set aside in 2001 and 2002, with $8 million set aside in subsequent years, specifically to enhance hunter education and/or shooting range programs rather than leaving these priorities to compete entirely within broader wildlife restoration funding.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and the announcement is explicitly directed to state fish and game agencies only. The assistance is provided as a grant, falls under education, environment, and natural resources activity categories, and is associated with CFDA number 15.626 (Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning participating states must contribute non-federal funds or qualifying match resources consistent with the program rules. The opportunity is labeled as mandatory, indicating it is tied to an established funding stream and statutory formula/structure rather than a purely discretionary, competitive grant pool.
For administrative reference, the funding opportunity number is F14AS00028. It was posted on November 19, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 30, 2014, and it was later archived on October 1, 2015. The public listing shows $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for award ceiling/floor, which typically indicates that specific award amounts are determined through allocation/formula and program administration rather than being announced as a single competitive pot with defined minimums and maximums in the notice itself. Further details were available via Grants.gov, and the listed contact for access issues was Cheryl Rodriguez (505-248-7464, cherylrodriguez@fws.gov).
FAQs: R2 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program)
What is the R2 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program?
It is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to enhance and strengthen state firearm and bowhunter education and safety efforts, including shooting range-related programming and infrastructure. It is also referred to as the Section 10 Hunter Education Program.
What federal law is this program connected to?
The program operates under the broader framework of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937). It reflects later expansions and improvements made by Congress, including a 1970 expansion to allow funding for hunter safety and ranges, and the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000, which created the Section 10 Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program.
Why was the Section 10 program created?
Congress and sportsmen's organizations concluded that some states were not fully using available allocations for hunter education and shooting range development, and that effort levels varied too widely to support the future of hunting and safe firearms and archery participation. Section 10 was created to specifically enhance and strengthen these areas.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers the opportunity.
Is this grant competitive or mandatory?
It is labeled as mandatory, meaning it is tied to an established funding stream and statutory formula/structure rather than a purely discretionary, competitive grant pool.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and the announcement is explicitly directed to state fish and game agencies only.
What types of activities does the program support?
The program is intended to boost existing state hunter education and safety efforts and support shooting range-related programming and infrastructure, with an emphasis on firearm and bowhunter education.
What are the main subject areas or categories associated with this assistance?
The assistance falls under education, environment, and natural resources activity categories.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The associated CFDA number is 15.626, titled Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning participating states must contribute non-federal funds or qualifying match resources consistent with program rules.
How much funding is set aside for this program?
Congress directed dedicated set-asides for these purposes: $7.5 million in federal support was set aside in 2001 and 2002, and $8 million was set aside in subsequent years, specifically to enhance hunter education and/or shooting range programs.
Why does the listing show $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for award ceiling/floor?
The public listing shows $0 for those fields, which typically indicates that specific award amounts are determined through allocation/formula and program administration rather than being announced as a single competitive pot with defined minimums and maximums in the notice itself.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F14AS00028.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on November 19, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was September 30, 2014.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on October 1, 2015.
Where were additional details provided?
Further details were available via Grants.gov.
Who was the listed contact for access issues?
The listed contact for access issues was Cheryl Rodriguez (505-248-7464, cherylrodriguez@fws.gov).
What is the purpose of creating a dedicated set-aside rather than relying on broader wildlife restoration funding?
The set-aside reflects Congress directing dedicated amounts specifically for hunter education and/or shooting range programs so these priorities would be enhanced rather than having to compete entirely within broader wildlife restoration funding.
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