Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00026
Apply for F12AS00026
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R3 Section 10 Hunter Education 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): 15.626 Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 26, 2012 and posted on Jan 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2012. (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 R3 Section 10 Hunter Education Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00026) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support and strengthen hunter education and shooting range development efforts at the state level. It is tied to the broader goals of recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) of hunters by improving the safety, quality, and reach of hunter education programs and by enhancing opportunities for safe marksmanship practice through shooting ranges. The program exists because Congress and major sportsmens organizations identified a gap between the need for modernized hunter education/range infrastructure and the level of consistent investment being made across states, including concerns that some states were not fully using their available allotments or maintaining a steady level of effort to sustain hunting participation into the future.
This grant authority comes from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000, which created the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program (commonly referred to as "Section 10"). The purpose of Section 10 is to provide dedicated funds to enhance existing hunter education programs and/or shooting range programs, helping states address evolving public expectations, safety standards, and participation challenges associated with hunting in the 21st century. Congress set aside $7.5 million for the program in 2001 and 2002, and $8 million annually thereafter, specifically to support these enhancements rather than replacing or duplicating baseline state funding.
Eligibility is limited strictly to state governments, meaning only state fish and game agencies (or the state entity responsible for fish and wildlife management) can apply. The award instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is listed as education. The associated CFDA number is 15.626, titled Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program. The opportunity explicitly includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to provide non-federal match consistent with the program rules and the terms established under the grant and the underlying Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration framework.
Key administrative details from the announcement include a posted date of January 23, 2012, with creation on January 26, 2012. The original and current closing date listed is August 31, 2012, and the archive date is December 31, 2013. While the listing shows $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for award floor/ceiling, that typically reflects how the opportunity was entered into the system rather than the absence of authorized program dollars; the narrative description indicates that Congress established a recurring annual set-aside for these purposes.
For help accessing the full announcement or questions tied to the posted notice, the listed contact is Abbey Kucera at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at 612-713-5137 or abbeykucera@fws.gov. The notice also references Grants.gov as the platform for the opportunity, with an additional information link provided in the original posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the R3 Section 10 Hunter Education Grant Program (F12AS00026)?
The R3 Section 10 Hunter Education Grant Program is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports state-level efforts to strengthen hunter education and develop or enhance shooting ranges, aligned with broader recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) goals for hunters.
What does "R3" mean in this grant context?
R3 refers to recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters. In this program, R3 is addressed by improving the safety, quality, and reach of hunter education programs and by enhancing opportunities for safe marksmanship practice through shooting range development.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00026.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Why does this grant program exist?
The program exists because Congress and major sportsmens organizations identified a gap between the need for modernized hunter education and shooting range infrastructure and the level of consistent investment occurring across states. The announcement also notes concerns that some states were not fully using their available allotments or maintaining a steady level of effort needed to sustain hunting participation into the future.
What law created the authority for this grant program?
This grant authority comes from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000, which created the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program, commonly referred to as "Section 10."
What is "Section 10" and what is its purpose?
"Section 10" refers to the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program. Its purpose is to provide dedicated funds to enhance existing hunter education programs and/or shooting range programs so states can address evolving public expectations, safety standards, and participation challenges associated with hunting in the 21st century.
What types of activities does the grant support?
Based on the announcement, the grant supports enhancements to hunter education programs and shooting range development efforts at the state level, with the intent to improve safety, quality, reach, and opportunities for safe marksmanship practice.
Is this funding intended to replace regular state funding for hunter education?
No. The program is described as providing dedicated funds specifically to support enhancements rather than replacing or duplicating baseline state funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited strictly to state governments. Only state fish and game agencies (or the state entity responsible for fish and wildlife management) can apply.
Can local governments, tribes, nonprofits, or individuals apply directly?
No. The announcement states eligibility is strictly limited to state governments.
What is the award instrument for this opportunity?
The award instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as education.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The associated CFDA number is 15.626, titled Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to provide non-federal match consistent with program rules, the grant terms, and the underlying Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration framework.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The listing shows $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for the award floor and ceiling. However, the narrative description indicates that Congress established dedicated set-aside amounts for this program: $7.5 million in 2001 and 2002, and $8 million annually thereafter. The $0 figures are described as likely reflecting how the opportunity was entered into the system rather than the absence of authorized program dollars.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The posted date is January 23, 2012, and the opportunity record shows creation on January 26, 2012.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is December 31, 2013.
Where is this opportunity hosted or accessed?
The notice references Grants.gov as the platform for the opportunity and mentions an additional information link in the original posting.
Who can be contacted for questions about the posted notice?
The listed contact is Abbey Kucera at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What are the contact details for the opportunity?
Abbey Kucera can be reached at 612-713-5137 or abbeykucera@fws.gov.
How does this program relate to shooting range development?
The program supports shooting range development efforts at the state level as part of strengthening hunter education and increasing opportunities for safe marksmanship practice.
How does this program aim to improve hunter education?
The program aims to improve the safety, quality, and reach of hunter education programs, helping states modernize and respond to evolving expectations and safety standards.
Is this described as a mandatory federal grant opportunity?
Yes. The announcement describes it as a mandatory federal grant opportunity.
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