Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00092
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- 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 Feb 5, 2015 and posted on Feb 5, 2015.
- 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 R8 (CA/NV) Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the authority of the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, commonly known as the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777m). The program was designed as a fish-focused companion to the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, creating a dedicated funding mechanism to support the conservation, management, and restoration of fishery resources, with an emphasis on sport fisheries and the public benefits they provide.
A key feature of this program is its funding source. Rather than relying primarily on general appropriations, the Sport Fish Restoration Program is supported by excise tax revenues paid into the U.S. Treasury by manufacturers of sport fishing equipment such as fishing rods, reels, creels, lures, flies, and artificial baits. In 1984, the Wallop-Breaux Amendment expanded the program by extending the excise tax to additional sport fishing equipment that had not previously been taxed, strengthening the revenue base that supports long-term fisheries and boating access investments. In practical terms, the program follows a "user-pay, public-benefit" model where sport anglers and the sportfishing industry help fund conservation and access improvements that feed back into better fishing opportunities and resource stewardship.
The purpose of the grant is to provide funding to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and to improve the public use and benefits derived from these resources. This includes projects that directly support sport fish management and conservation outcomes, as well as efforts that expand or maintain boating access to public waters. The emphasis is not only on fish populations themselves, but also on ensuring the public can responsibly access and enjoy fisheries resources, which can include infrastructure and access-related work consistent with program goals.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to state governments, specifically state fish and game agencies, reflecting the program's design as a federal-aid partnership with states. The listing indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal match as part of the project financing structure, which is typical for federal-aid wildlife and fisheries grant programs. The program is categorized under Natural Resources, with CFDA number 15.605 (Sport Fish Restoration Program), and uses the grant funding instrument.
For reference, the Grants.gov opportunity details include Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00092, titled "R8 (CA/NV) Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies." The posting date and creation date are February 5, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2016, and an archive date of November 1, 2016. The notice lists estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor values as 0, which generally indicates that specific award amounts are determined through separate allocation formulas or program processes rather than being specified in the public synopsis. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer, at 916-414-6525 or TraceyVriens@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the R8 (CA/NV) Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program?
The R8 (CA/NV) Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It operates under the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, commonly called the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777m).
What law authorizes this grant program?
This program is authorized by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950 (the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act), codified at 16 U.S.C. 777-777m.
How is this program funded?
Funding comes from excise tax revenues paid into the U.S. Treasury by manufacturers of sport fishing equipment such as fishing rods, reels, creels, lures, flies, and artificial baits. This is described as a "user-pay, public-benefit" model where anglers and the sportfishing industry help fund conservation and access improvements.
What did the Wallop-Breaux Amendment change?
In 1984, the Wallop-Breaux Amendment expanded the program by extending the excise tax to additional sport fishing equipment that had not previously been taxed. This strengthened the revenue base that supports long-term fisheries and boating access investments.
What is the overall purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to provide funding to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and to improve the public use and benefits derived from these resources.
What kinds of projects can this grant support?
Based on the description provided, supported projects can include work that directly advances sport fish management and conservation outcomes, as well as efforts that expand or maintain boating access to public waters. The emphasis includes both fish population outcomes and responsible public access consistent with program goals.
Is this program focused only on fish populations?
No. The program emphasizes sport fish populations and also improving the public benefits from fisheries resources, including ensuring the public can access and enjoy fisheries resources responsibly. This can include infrastructure and access-related work aligned with program goals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically state fish and game agencies. The program is structured as a federal-aid partnership with states.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal match as part of the project financing structure.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.605 (Sport Fish Restoration Program).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The listing indicates the funding instrument is a grant.
What category is this grant listed under?
The program is categorized under Natural Resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number on Grants.gov?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00092.
What is the title of the opportunity as listed on Grants.gov?
The title is "R8 (CA/NV) Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies."
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The posting date and creation date are both February 5, 2015.
What were the closing date and archive date shown in the listing?
The original and current closing date shown is August 31, 2016, and the archive date is November 1, 2016.
Why does the listing show estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0?
The notice lists estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor values as 0, which generally indicates that specific award amounts are determined through separate allocation formulas or program processes rather than being specified in the public synopsis.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer. Phone: 916-414-6525. Email: TraceyVriens@fws.gov.
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