R8 (CA/NV) State Wildlife Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies | Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the R8 (CA/NV) State Wildlife Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies?

It is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants). The program provides federal funding to state-level wildlife agencies to conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat, including species that are not typically supported through hunting and fishing programs.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?

The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00079.

Who administers this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

What is the main purpose of the program?

The core purpose is to strengthen state efforts to conserve biodiversity by funding both (1) planning work that guides conservation priorities and (2) on-the-ground actions that carry out those priorities for wildlife species and their habitats.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to state governments, generally meaning state fish and game or wildlife agencies responsible for statewide wildlife conservation programs.

What type of funding instrument is used?

The funding instrument type is a grant.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient must provide a portion of project costs from non-federal sources consistent with program rules.

How does this grant relate to a state’s Wildlife Action Plan?

A central feature of the program is its connection to each state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, commonly called the Wildlife Action Plan. Eligible activities must clearly support the development or implementation of that plan.

What kinds of activities can be funded?

Funds can be used for two broad categories: (1) planning activities that directly support developing, revising, or modifying the state’s Wildlife Action Plan, and (2) implementation activities that execute the Wildlife Action Plan through practical conservation projects that produce measurable benefits for wildlife species and their habitats.

What counts as an eligible planning activity under this program?

Planning activities are eligible when they directly support the development, revision, or modification of the state’s Wildlife Action Plan, and when they tie clearly and directly to the plan and are consistent with the plan required to be submitted by October 1, 2005, with approval by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

What counts as an eligible implementation activity under this program?

Implementation activities are eligible when they are actions the state intends to conduct to carry out its Wildlife Action Plan, meaning on-the-ground conservation work that delivers measurable benefits to wildlife species and their habitats.

Does the program set priorities for which species should be addressed?

Yes. States are expected to focus spending on species identified as having the greatest conservation need, while also considering what other funding sources are available for those species.

Why does the program consider other available funding sources?

This encourages states to use State Wildlife Grant funds to fill conservation funding gaps where needs are high but other dedicated funding streams may be limited, rather than duplicating work that is already well-funded elsewhere.

Are wildlife education activities eligible?

Wildlife education activities are generally ineligible in most cases. An education component may be allowed only if it is minor or incidental to the overall project, critical to the project’s success, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and aligns with the development or implementation of the state’s Wildlife Action Plan.

Are law enforcement activities eligible?

Law enforcement activities are generally ineligible in most cases. A law enforcement component may be allowed only if it is minor or incidental to the overall project, critical to the project’s success, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and aligns with the development or implementation of the state’s Wildlife Action Plan.

Can education or law enforcement be the main purpose of a funded project?

No. The opportunity indicates that outreach or enforcement cannot be the primary purpose of a grant-funded project. These elements may be included only in a limited way when necessary to achieve a conservation outcome tied to the Wildlife Action Plan and species of greatest conservation need.

What geographic area does this opportunity cover?

The opportunity is labeled R8 (CA/NV), indicating it is associated with California and Nevada in Region 8.

When was this opportunity posted?

The source record lists a posted date and creation date of February 17, 2012.

What is the application closing date?

The record lists an original and current closing date of August 31, 2013.

When was the opportunity archived?

The record lists an archive date of December 31, 2013.

How much funding is available?

The source record lists estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0. This typically indicates that specific dollar amounts were not provided in the summary entry and would need to be confirmed in the full announcement materials.

Where can applicants find official application materials and details?

Additional official details and application materials are referenced through Grants.gov.

Who is the point of contact for access help or administrative guidance?

The listed point of contact is Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer. Phone: 916-414-6525. Email: TraceyVriens@fws.gov.

What CFDA number is associated with this program?

The CFDA number listed is 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants).