Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00058
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R3 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (to STATE FG 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 Jan 28, 2013 and posted on Jan 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 R3 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00058) is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support wildlife conservation and related public benefits activities carried out by state-level fish and game agencies. The program falls under the Natural Resources category and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.611, "Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education." It is explicitly limited to eligible applicants that are state governments, meaning the intended recipients are the official state fish and game or wildlife agencies in the 50 states, as well as eligible commonwealths and U.S. territories.
The core purpose of this funding is to help states conserve and manage wildlife and wildlife habitat through a broad set of allowable activities. These include selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat; conducting wildlife management research; carrying out wildlife population surveys and inventories; and acquiring land when it supports wildlife restoration objectives. The program also places a strong emphasis on hunter education and safety, including not just the delivery of hunter education and safety programs, but also coordination and the development of facilities, facilities upgrades, and services needed to conduct those programs effectively. In addition, the grant supports provisions that enable public use of wildlife resources, reflecting a public-benefit component tied to access, education, and responsible recreation.
This opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, indicating that recipients must contribute non-federal funds or qualifying match in accordance with program rules. The listing as "Mandatory" suggests the program operates under a formula or entitlement-style structure rather than a purely competitive discretionary grant, although applicants still must meet programmatic requirements and follow applicable federal grant administration standards.
Key posting and administrative dates for the announcement were: posted on January 25, 2013; created on January 28, 2013; with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2014; and an archive date of September 30, 2014. The public synopsis shows estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as 0, which typically signals that award amounts are not expressed in the announcement summary itself (often because allocations depend on statutory formulas, apportionments, or other external determinations rather than a single fixed competitive pot posted on Grants.gov).
For applicants or interested parties seeking the full announcement details, the additional information link points to Grants.gov. Technical assistance for accessing the announcement was provided through a named contact at the time: Abbey Kucera at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at 612-713-5137 and abbeykucera@fws.gov.
R3 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (F13AS00058) FAQs
What is the R3 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program?
The R3 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support wildlife conservation and related public-benefit activities carried out by state-level fish and game or wildlife agencies.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) listed for this opportunity is F13AS00058.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
This program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with Assistance Listing 15.611, titled "Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education."
What category does this grant fall under?
The program is listed under the Natural Resources category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, specifically the official state fish and game or wildlife agencies in the 50 states, as well as eligible commonwealths and U.S. territories.
Can local governments, nonprofits, universities, or individuals apply?
No. The opportunity is explicitly limited to eligible applicants that are state governments (state-level fish and game or wildlife agencies), including eligible commonwealths and U.S. territories.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to help states conserve and manage wildlife and wildlife habitat through a broad set of allowable wildlife restoration, management, research, and education activities.
What types of habitat work can be supported with grant funds?
Allowable activities include selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat, as well as acquiring land when the acquisition supports wildlife restoration objectives.
Does the program fund wildlife research?
Yes. The program includes wildlife management research as an allowable activity.
Are wildlife surveys and inventories eligible activities?
Yes. Conducting wildlife population surveys and inventories is specifically listed as an allowable activity.
Can the grant be used to acquire land?
Yes, land acquisition is allowable when it supports wildlife restoration objectives.
How does hunter education fit into this grant program?
The program emphasizes hunter education and safety. It supports delivery of hunter education and safety programs, as well as coordination and the development of facilities, facilities upgrades, and services needed to conduct those programs effectively.
Can grant funds be used for hunter education facilities or upgrades?
Yes. The program includes development of facilities, facilities upgrades, and related services needed to conduct hunter education and safety programs effectively.
Does this grant support public access or public use benefits?
Yes. The program supports provisions that enable public use of wildlife resources, reflecting a public-benefit component tied to access, education, and responsible recreation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal funds or qualifying match in accordance with program rules.
What does it mean that this is a "mandatory" grant program?
"Mandatory" indicates the program operates under a formula or entitlement-style structure rather than a purely competitive discretionary grant, although applicants still must meet programmatic requirements and follow applicable federal grant administration standards.
Is this grant competitive?
The listing as "Mandatory" suggests it is not a purely competitive discretionary grant. However, applicants still must meet program requirements and comply with federal grant administration standards.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted on January 25, 2013, and created on January 28, 2013.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed for the announcement was August 31, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 30, 2014.
Why do the estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor show as 0?
The synopsis shows estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as 0, which typically indicates award amounts are not expressed in the summary itself, often because allocations depend on statutory formulas, apportionments, or other external determinations rather than a single fixed competitive pot shown in the Grants.gov synopsis.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The additional information link for full announcement details points to Grants.gov.
Who was the listed technical contact for assistance with this announcement?
The listed contact for technical assistance was Abbey Kucera at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the contact person be reached?
Abbey Kucera was reachable at 612-713-5137 and abbeykucera@fws.gov.
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