Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00026
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant 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): 15.605 Sport Fish Restoration 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 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00026) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.605, the Sport Fish Restoration Program. It is rooted in the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, commonly called the Dingell-Johnson Act (64 Stat. 430, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 777-777m). The program was designed as the fisheries counterpart to the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, creating a dedicated funding mechanism to support the long-term conservation, management, and restoration of fishery resources, with a clear emphasis on sport fisheries and public benefits tied to those resources.
A key feature of this program is its funding source. Rather than relying primarily on general taxpayer appropriations, the Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program is supported by excise tax revenues collected on sport fishing-related equipment. Manufacturers of items such as fishing rods, reels, creels, lures, flies, and artificial baits pay these excise taxes into the U.S. Treasury, and those receipts are then used to fund the grant program. In 1984, the Wallop-Breaux Amendment expanded the scope of taxable sport fishing equipment, extending the excise tax to additional items that had not previously been taxed. This expansion increased the revenue base supporting fisheries and boating-related conservation work, reinforcing the user-pay, public-benefit model that underpins the program.
The purpose of the grants is to provide funding to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and to increase the public use and benefits derived from these resources. In practical terms, this can include projects that improve fish habitat, strengthen fisheries management and research, support restoration efforts, and enhance recreational fishing opportunities. The program also specifically supports boating access to public waters, recognizing that access infrastructure is an essential part of enabling the public to benefit from healthy fisheries resources. The overall intent is not only to sustain fish populations, but also to sustain the recreational fishing and boating experiences that depend on those populations and the waters they inhabit.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and the opportunity is explicitly directed to state fish and game agencies only. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning states must provide a non-federal share consistent with the program rules. The opportunity was posted and created on November 19, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 30, 2014, and an archive date of October 1, 2015. The public announcement data shows estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor fields as 0, which typically indicates that award amounts are not specified in that listing record and may be determined through apportionment formulas, program allocations, or other documentation outside the summary record.
For applicants or agencies needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Cheryl Rodriguez at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 505-248-7464; email cherylrodriguez@fws.gov). Additional details and the full announcement were referenced as being available through Grants.gov at the link provided in the notice.
R2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (F14AS00026) FAQs
What is the R2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program?
The R2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.605 (Sport Fish Restoration Program). It supports the long-term conservation, management, restoration, and enhancement of fishery resources with an emphasis on sport fisheries and public benefits.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) listed for this opportunity is F14AS00026.
Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.605, the Sport Fish Restoration Program.
What law authorizes the Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program?
The program is rooted in the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, commonly called the Dingell-Johnson Act (64 Stat. 430, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 777-777m).
How is this program funded?
The program is funded through excise tax revenues collected on sport fishing-related equipment. Manufacturers of items such as fishing rods, reels, creels, lures, flies, and artificial baits pay excise taxes into the U.S. Treasury, and those receipts are used to fund the grant program.
What is the Wallop-Breaux Amendment and why does it matter here?
In 1984, the Wallop-Breaux Amendment expanded the scope of taxable sport fishing equipment by extending the excise tax to additional items that had not previously been taxed. This expansion increased the revenue base supporting fisheries and boating-related conservation work.
What is the overall purpose of these grants?
The purpose is to provide funding to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and to increase the public use and benefits derived from these resources.
What types of projects can this funding support?
Based on the description provided, funding can support projects such as improving fish habitat, strengthening fisheries management and research, supporting restoration efforts, enhancing recreational fishing opportunities, and supporting boating access to public waters.
Does the program support boating-related projects or only fisheries work?
It supports both. The program specifically supports boating access to public waters, recognizing that access infrastructure is an essential part of enabling the public to benefit from healthy fisheries resources.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and the opportunity is explicitly directed to state fish and game agencies only.
Are local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or individuals eligible?
No. The provided listing states eligibility is limited to state governments and is explicitly directed to state fish and game agencies only.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning states must provide a non-federal share consistent with the program rules.
Are award amounts stated in the opportunity summary?
No specific dollar amounts are stated in the summary record provided. The public announcement data shows estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor fields as 0, which typically indicates the award amounts are not specified in that listing record.
If the award amounts are not listed, how are funding levels typically determined?
The listing suggests that amounts may be determined through apportionment formulas, program allocations, or other documentation outside the summary record, rather than being specified directly in the brief listing.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on November 19, 2013.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date shown is September 30, 2014.
Is this opportunity archived?
Yes. The archive date shown is October 1, 2015.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The notice indicates that additional details and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov at the link provided in the announcement.
Who is the listed contact for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The contact listed is Cheryl Rodriguez at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 505-248-7464. Email: cherylrodriguez@fws.gov.
What is meant by the program being the fisheries counterpart to Pittman-Robertson?
The description explains that the Sport Fish Restoration Program was designed as a counterpart to the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, establishing a dedicated funding mechanism focused on fisheries conservation and restoration, with an emphasis on sport fisheries and the public benefits tied to those resources.
What public benefits does the program aim to increase?
The program aims to increase public use and benefits derived from sport fish resources, including supporting recreational fishing opportunities and boating access to public waters.
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