Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00041
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R6 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program 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 Dec 8, 2014 and posted on Dec 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2016. (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 R6 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00041) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support wildlife restoration and hunter education efforts carried out by state-level fish and game agencies. The program is designed specifically for state governments, including the 50 states as well as U.S. commonwealths and territories, and it focuses on long-term, on-the-ground work that restores and improves wildlife resources and the public benefits tied to them.
Funding under this program can be used for a broad range of eligible activities connected to wildlife conservation and management. These include selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat; conducting wildlife management research; completing wildlife population surveys and inventories; and acquiring land that supports wildlife restoration goals. The program also supports coordination and the development of facilities and services that enable public use of wildlife resources, reflecting an emphasis not only on conservation outcomes but also on access, infrastructure, and practical delivery capacity within state wildlife agencies.
A major component highlighted in the announcement is the Hunter Education and Safety Program authorized under Section 4(c). This portion funds hunter education and safety initiatives that train participants in safe handling and use of firearms and archery equipment, hunter responsibilities and ethics, and survival skills. It also covers core topics such as basic wildlife management and wildlife identification, tying safety instruction to broader stewardship and conservation understanding. Beyond classroom or course delivery, the hunter education component explicitly supports the construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges, recognizing that safe, structured places to practice and train are part of an effective hunter safety system.
Hunter Education and Safety Program activities are expected to be delivered through a programmed course of instruction with defined goals and objectives, with the overall intent of producing safe, responsible hunters while helping state agencies meet their mission-related outcomes. In practical terms, this means states are expected to build and implement training that is organized, repeatable, and outcome-driven rather than ad hoc, and that supports both safety and responsible participation in wildlife-related recreation.
This opportunity falls under the grant funding instrument type and is categorized under Education and Natural Resources, with CFDA number 15.611 (Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education). It includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so participating agencies should plan for non-federal contributions as part of their project budgets. The posting date was December 8, 2014, and the original and current closing date listed for the announcement was August 31, 2016, with an archive date of November 30, 2016. The listing shows estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, which typically indicates that the public notice does not specify those figures in that field and that actual allocations may be determined through other program formulas, apportionments, or administrative processes rather than a single competitive pool published with a fixed ceiling.
For more details, the official listing referenced Grants.gov as the additional information source. The contact provided for access issues or announcement-related questions was Maria Sanchez at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (303-236-8185, MariaSanchez@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): R6 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (F15AS00041)
What is the R6 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (F15AS00041)?
The R6 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports wildlife restoration and hunter education efforts carried out by state-level fish and game agencies, with a focus on long-term, on-the-ground work that restores and improves wildlife resources and related public benefits.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
The program is designed specifically for state governments, including the 50 U.S. states as well as U.S. commonwealths and territories. It is intended for state-level fish and game agencies conducting eligible wildlife restoration and hunter education activities.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The main purpose is to support long-term wildlife restoration and improvements to wildlife resources, along with the public benefits tied to those resources. It also supports hunter education and safety as a highlighted component of the opportunity.
What types of projects and activities can be funded under this program?
Eligible activities described in the announcement include:
- Selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat
- Conducting wildlife management research
- Completing wildlife population surveys and inventories
- Acquiring land that supports wildlife restoration goals
- Supporting coordination and developing facilities and services that enable public use of wildlife resources
Does the program fund facilities and services for public use of wildlife resources?
Yes. The announcement specifically notes support for coordination and the development of facilities and services that enable public use of wildlife resources, emphasizing not only conservation outcomes but also access, infrastructure, and delivery capacity within state wildlife agencies.
What is the Hunter Education and Safety Program component (Section 4(c))?
A major highlighted component is the Hunter Education and Safety Program authorized under Section 4(c). It funds hunter education and safety initiatives intended to produce safe, responsible hunters and to support mission-related outcomes for state agencies.
What topics can hunter education and safety funding cover?
As described in the announcement, hunter education and safety initiatives may include training participants in:
- Safe handling and use of firearms and archery equipment
- Hunter responsibilities and ethics
- Survival skills
- Basic wildlife management
- Wildlife identification
Can grant funds be used for public shooting ranges?
Yes. The hunter education component explicitly supports the construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges as part of providing safe, structured places to practice and train.
Are hunter education activities required to follow a specific course structure?
The announcement states that hunter education and safety activities are expected to be delivered through a programmed course of instruction with defined goals and objectives. The intent is organized, repeatable, outcome-driven training rather than ad hoc instruction.
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument type.
What categories does this funding opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Education and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.611, titled "Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning participating agencies should plan for non-federal contributions as part of project budgets.
What were the posting date and closing date listed for this opportunity?
The posting date was December 8, 2014. The original and current closing date listed was August 31, 2016. The archive date was November 30, 2016.
Why does the listing show estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0?
The listing shows estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, which typically indicates those figures were not specified in that public notice field. The description notes that actual allocations may be determined through other program formulas, apportionments, or administrative processes rather than a single competitive pool with a fixed published ceiling.
Where can applicants find additional official details?
The announcement references Grants.gov as the additional information source.
Who is the contact for access issues or announcement-related questions?
The contact listed is Maria Sanchez at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 303-236-8185. Email: MariaSanchez@fws.gov.
Is this opportunity described as mandatory?
Yes. The announcement describes it as a mandatory federal grant opportunity.
What kinds of agencies are expected to carry out the work?
The work is described as being carried out by state-level fish and game agencies, focusing on wildlife restoration, habitat work, research and surveys, land acquisition tied to restoration goals, and hunter education and safety programming.
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