Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00035
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R6 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program) for State Fish Game Agencies" 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 25, 2012 and posted on Jan 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The R6 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (also referred to as the Section 10 Hunter Education Program) is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the broader framework of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. Pittman-Robertson, originally enacted in 1937 and implemented starting in 1938, was designed to fund wildlife habitat work, wildlife management and research, and the sharing of information produced through those efforts. In 1970, Congress expanded the law to explicitly include hunter safety and to support the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges, reflecting a growing national focus on safe and responsible participation in hunting and shooting sports.
This specific funding opportunity stems from later reforms meant to ensure states consistently invest in hunter education and shooting range capacity. By the late 1990s, Congress and stakeholder groups, including sportsmen's organizations, raised concerns that some states were not drawing down their available allocations or were not maintaining a steady level of effort to keep hunter education and range programs strong. To address that gap, Congress passed the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000, which created the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program under Section 10. The intent was to provide a dedicated, set-aside pool of money to strengthen and expand existing hunter education and shooting range initiatives rather than leaving these areas to fluctuate based on competing priorities.
In practical terms, Section 10 established dedicated national funding levels of $7.5 million for fiscal years 2001 and 2002 and $8 million per year thereafter, with the stated purpose of enhancing hunter education and/or shooting range programs. The grant opportunity is tied to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance listing 15.626, labeled Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program, and its activity focus is aligned with education and natural resources. The program is structured to support statewide public-safety and skills-based education related to firearms and bowhunting, along with capacity that helps deliver that education effectively, such as the infrastructure and programming associated with ranges.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to state governments, specifically State Fish and Game Agencies (or equivalent state wildlife agencies). The posting reflects an expectation of broad participation across states, with an estimated 50 awards, consistent with a program designed to reach all states and territories that administer hunter education. The award also carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning federal funds generally must be paired with qualifying non-federal match in accordance with program rules, a common feature of Pittman-Robertson related funding.
The published grants.gov record for this opportunity lists the Funding Opportunity Number as F12AS00035 and identifies the instrument type as a grant. The opportunity was posted on January 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 30, 2012, and it was later archived on January 1, 2015. The public listing shows fields like estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as zero, which typically indicates that the specific dollar amounts for individual awards are not expressed in that summary record and may instead be determined by formula allocation, annual apportionments, and approved state project statements under the governing program guidance.
For applicants or agencies needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Franziska May at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (303-236-4406, franmay@fws.gov). The grants.gov listing also references an additional information link directing users to the central posting on grants.gov for the complete announcement and any associated instructions.
FAQs: R6 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program)
What is the R6 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program?
It is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is also referred to as the Section 10 Hunter Education Program and is connected to the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act framework.
What is the legal and program background behind this grant?
The program sits under the broader Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, originally enacted in 1937 and implemented starting in 1938. In 1970, Congress expanded the law to explicitly include hunter safety and to support the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges.
Why was Section 10 (Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program) created?
By the late 1990s, Congress and stakeholder groups (including sportsmen's organizations) raised concerns that some states were not drawing down available allocations or were not maintaining a steady level of effort for hunter education and range programs. In response, Congress passed the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000, creating the Section 10 set-aside to strengthen and expand hunter education and shooting range initiatives.
What is the purpose of the Section 10 funding?
The stated purpose is to enhance hunter education and/or shooting range programs. The program supports statewide public-safety and skills-based education related to firearms and bowhunting, as well as capacity and infrastructure associated with ranges that help deliver that education effectively.
How much funding is associated with Section 10 at the national level?
Section 10 established dedicated national funding levels of $7.5 million for fiscal years 2001 and 2002, and $8 million per year thereafter, for enhancing hunter education and/or shooting range programs.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for this program?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.626, labeled Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program.
What types of activities does the CFDA listing emphasize?
The activity focus is aligned with education and natural resources, specifically hunter safety and education and related range capacity.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically State Fish and Game Agencies (or equivalent state wildlife agencies).
How many awards are expected?
The posting reflects an expectation of broad participation, with an estimated 50 awards, consistent with a program designed to reach all states and territories that administer hunter education.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The award carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning federal funds generally must be paired with qualifying non-federal match in accordance with program rules.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number listed for this grants.gov record?
The grants.gov record lists the Funding Opportunity Number as F12AS00035.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The instrument type is listed as a grant.
When was this opportunity posted on grants.gov?
The opportunity was posted on January 24, 2012.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date shown is August 30, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The record indicates the opportunity was archived on January 1, 2015.
Why do the grants.gov fields show estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as zero?
The summary record shows those fields as zero, which typically indicates that the specific dollar amounts for individual awards are not expressed in that listing and may instead be determined through formula allocation, annual apportionments, and approved state project statements under the governing program guidance.
Where can applicants find the complete announcement and instructions?
The grants.gov listing references an additional information link directing users to the central posting on grants.gov for the complete announcement and any associated instructions.
Who is the point of contact for help with this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Franziska May at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 303-236-4406. Email: franmay@fws.gov.
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