Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00033
Apply for F14AS00033
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R8 (CA/NV) Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.605 Sport Fish Restoration Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 15, 2014 and posted on Jan 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2015. (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 R8 (CA/NV) Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00033) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.605, the Sport Fish Restoration Program. Its purpose is to provide grant funding to state-level fish and wildlife agencies (and, more broadly, to the 50 States, Commonwealths, and U.S. territories) to support work that restores, manages, and improves sport fish populations and the public’s ability to access and enjoy those fisheries. The program is framed around practical, on-the-ground and management-focused investments that sustain recreational fishing resources over time, including both biological improvements and infrastructure that enables public use.
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, which in practice means state fish and game or fish and wildlife agencies that are responsible for fisheries management and related public access programs. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal funds or allowable match sources toward project costs consistent with program rules. While the listing is labeled for Region 8 (California/Nevada), the program itself is part of a national structure that distributes Sport Fish Restoration funding to states and territories for eligible activities.
The types of projects supported span a wide range of fisheries and recreation needs. On the resource side, grants can fund sport fish population management activities, habitat improvements that enhance spawning, rearing, and overall ecosystem conditions, and research projects that inform management decisions (for example, studies on fish population dynamics, habitat use, or the effectiveness of management actions). On the access and facilities side, the program supports land acquisition tied to public fishing opportunities, boating access development such as ramps and related infrastructure, and the operations and maintenance of public fishing areas. It can also fund hatchery and lake construction and maintenance where those facilities are used to support sport fisheries, as well as coordination projects that help agencies align efforts across watersheds, jurisdictions, or partner organizations. Aquatic resource education is also an eligible area, reflecting the program’s interest in building public understanding and stewardship that complements long-term fisheries management.
The announcement is also clear about what the program will not pay for. Ineligible activities include law enforcement of fish and game regulations, as well as public relations activities intended to promote the fish and wildlife agency. In other words, the funding is aimed at fisheries restoration, management, access, and education tied directly to aquatic resources, rather than enforcement operations or general agency promotion.
Key posting and timing details from the source record indicate the opportunity was posted and created on January 15, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 30, 2015, and an archive date of November 1, 2015. The listing shows estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling values as 0, which typically signals that award amounts are determined through formula allocations, state apportionments, or other program-specific distribution methods rather than a single competitively scored pool with set minimums and maximums in the public synopsis.
For additional help accessing the full announcement or resolving electronic access issues, the listed contact is Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer, at 916-414-6525 or TraceyVriens@fws.gov. The announcement also points applicants to Grants.gov for the full opportunity information and related application materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the R8 (CA/NV) Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (F14AS00033)?
It is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.605 (the Sport Fish Restoration Program). The program provides grant funding to support projects that restore, manage, and improve sport fish populations and improve the public's ability to access and enjoy sport fisheries.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the Catalog/CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.605 (Sport Fish Restoration Program).
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to fund practical, on-the-ground and management-focused investments that sustain recreational fishing resources over time. This includes biological improvements to sport fish populations as well as infrastructure and other efforts that enable public use and enjoyment of those fisheries.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, which in practice means state fish and game agencies or state fish and wildlife agencies responsible for fisheries management and related public access programs.
Are non-state organizations eligible (such as local governments, tribes, nonprofits, or universities)?
Based on the provided information, eligibility is limited to state governments only. No other applicant types are listed as eligible in the synopsis provided.
Is this opportunity specific to California and Nevada?
The listing is labeled for Region 8 (California/Nevada). However, the program itself is described as part of a national structure that distributes Sport Fish Restoration funding to states and territories for eligible activities.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing (matching) requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal funds or other allowable match sources toward project costs consistent with program rules.
What kinds of projects can be funded under this program?
The program supports a wide range of sport fish restoration and recreation-related activities, including sport fish population management, habitat improvements, research that informs management decisions, and projects that improve public access and use of sport fisheries.
Can the grant fund sport fish population management activities?
Yes. Sport fish population management activities are specifically listed as an eligible project type.
Can the grant fund habitat improvements?
Yes. Habitat improvements that enhance spawning, rearing, and overall ecosystem conditions are described as eligible.
Can the grant fund research projects?
Yes. Research projects that inform management decisions are eligible, including studies on fish population dynamics, habitat use, or the effectiveness of management actions.
Can the grant be used for land acquisition related to public fishing opportunities?
Yes. Land acquisition tied to public fishing opportunities is listed as an eligible use.
Can the grant fund boating access development (such as boat ramps)?
Yes. Boating access development, including ramps and related infrastructure, is listed as an eligible category.
Can the grant fund operations and maintenance of public fishing areas?
Yes. Operations and maintenance of public fishing areas are included as eligible activities.
Can hatchery or lake construction and maintenance be funded?
Yes. Hatchery and lake construction and maintenance may be funded where those facilities are used to support sport fisheries.
Does the program support coordination across watersheds or jurisdictions?
Yes. Coordination projects that help agencies align efforts across watersheds, jurisdictions, or partner organizations are listed as eligible.
Is aquatic resource education eligible for funding?
Yes. Aquatic resource education is identified as an eligible area, reflecting the program's interest in building public understanding and stewardship tied to long-term fisheries management.
What activities are explicitly ineligible for funding?
The synopsis states that the program will not pay for (1) law enforcement of fish and game regulations and (2) public relations activities intended to promote the fish and wildlife agency.
Can grant funds be used for law enforcement related to fish and game regulations?
No. Law enforcement of fish and game regulations is explicitly listed as ineligible.
Can grant funds be used for public relations or agency promotion?
No. Public relations activities intended to promote the fish and wildlife agency are explicitly listed as ineligible.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The record indicates it was posted and created on January 15, 2014.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The record lists an original and current closing date of August 30, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is November 1, 2015.
Does the listing provide estimated total funding or award size (floor/ceiling)?
The listing shows estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling values as 0. The synopsis notes this typically indicates award amounts are determined through formula allocations, state apportionments, or other program-specific distribution methods rather than a single competitively scored pool with published minimums and maximums.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application materials?
The announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov for the full opportunity information and related application materials.
Who is the contact for help with access issues or additional information?
The listed contact is Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer. Phone: 916-414-6525. Email: TraceyVriens@fws.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00033.
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