Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00027
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R2 Wildlife 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): 15.611 Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education.
- 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 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00027) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.611, Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education. It is rooted in the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, commonly known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669 through 669k, as amended). The program was created to support long-term, state-led work that restores and improves wildlife populations and the habitats they depend on, using a structure that ties federal support to organized wildlife management and related public benefits.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to provide funding to state fish and game agencies for activities such as selecting and acquiring or otherwise securing wildlife habitat, restoring and rehabilitating habitat, improving habitat conditions to sustain wildlife, and conducting wildlife management research that informs practical conservation decisions. In addition to on-the-ground habitat and species work, the program also supports the distribution of information produced by these projects, which can include outreach, reporting, and other methods of sharing research findings and management results in ways that help states and partners make better wildlife management choices.
A major expansion of the Act occurred on October 23, 1970, when eligibility was broadened to explicitly include hunter safety programs and the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. As a result, this grant opportunity is not limited strictly to habitat and biological research; it also encompasses infrastructure and education activities that promote safe, responsible hunting and shooting sports. That hunter education and range component is treated as part of the broader wildlife restoration framework, reflecting the program’s intent to support both conservation outcomes and the systems that sustain regulated wildlife-related recreation.
Eligibility for this specific opportunity is limited to state governments, and the title makes clear it is for state fish and game agencies only. The award instrument is a grant, and cost sharing or matching is required, meaning participating states must contribute a portion of project costs from eligible non-federal sources consistent with program rules. The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of $0 and award ceiling and floor of $0, which typically indicates that funding levels are not stated in the public synopsis and may be determined through allocations, formula-based apportionments, or other internal program processes rather than a competitively announced pool with fixed totals.
Key dates in the public notice include a posted date of November 19, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 30, 2014, and an archive date of October 1, 2015. The federal agency listed is the Fish and Wildlife Service. For further details or if there are issues accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Cheryl Rodriguez (phone 505-248-7464, email cherylrodriguez@fws.gov). Additional details were also referenced as available through Grants.gov via the link included in the notice.
R2 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (F14AS00027) - FAQs
What is the R2 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program?
The R2 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports state-led work to restore and improve wildlife populations and the habitats they depend on.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00027.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service).
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.611, Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education.
What law authorizes or underpins this program?
The program is rooted in the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, commonly known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669 through 669k, as amended).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to provide funding to state fish and game agencies for long-term work that restores and improves wildlife populations and wildlife habitat, and for related activities that support organized wildlife management and public benefits.
What types of habitat projects are supported?
Supported activities include selecting and acquiring (or otherwise securing) wildlife habitat, restoring and rehabilitating habitat, and improving habitat conditions to sustain wildlife.
Does the program fund wildlife research?
Yes. The program supports wildlife management research that informs practical conservation decisions.
Does the program support sharing or distributing project results?
Yes. It supports distributing information produced by funded projects, which can include outreach, reporting, and other ways of sharing research findings and management results to help improve wildlife management decisions.
Is this program limited to habitat and wildlife biology work only?
No. A major expansion on October 23, 1970 explicitly broadened eligibility to include hunter safety programs and the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. These activities are treated as part of the broader wildlife restoration framework.
What kinds of hunter education or shooting range activities may be included?
Based on the notice, the program may include hunter safety programs as well as the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to state governments, and the opportunity title indicates it is for state fish and game agencies only.
Are local governments, nonprofits, tribes, universities, or individuals eligible under this listing?
Not under this specific listing as provided. The notice states eligibility is limited to state governments and specifically to state fish and game agencies.
What type of award instrument is used?
The award instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning participating states must contribute a portion of project costs from eligible non-federal sources consistent with program rules.
How much funding is available?
The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of $0 and an award ceiling and floor of $0. This typically indicates funding levels are not stated in the public synopsis and may be determined through allocations, formula-based apportionments, or other internal program processes rather than a competitively announced pool with fixed totals.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date is November 19, 2013. The original and current closing date is September 30, 2014. The archive date is October 1, 2015.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
Additional details were referenced as available through Grants.gov using the link included in the notice.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Cheryl Rodriguez. Phone: 505-248-7464. Email: cherylrodriguez@fws.gov.
Is this described as a competitive grant with a fixed funding pool?
Based on the synopsis provided, funding totals and ceilings/floors are not stated (shown as $0), which suggests the public notice is not presenting a fixed competitive pool and may instead reflect allocations or formula-based apportionments or other internal processes.
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