Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00048
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (TO STATE FISH AND GAME AGENCIES ONLY in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas)" 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 Dec 10, 2014 and posted on Dec 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 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 Region 2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program 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 called the Dingell-Johnson Act (16 U.S.C. 777 to 777m). The program was designed as a fisheries counterpart to the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, establishing a dedicated funding mechanism to support the long-term management, conservation, restoration, and enhancement of sport fishery resources and the public benefits tied to those resources.
This program is supported by a user-pay, user-benefit model rather than general appropriations. Funding comes from excise taxes paid into the U.S. Treasury by manufacturers of sport fishing equipment such as fishing rods, reels, creels, lures, flies, and artificial baits. The 1984 Wallop-Breaux Amendment expanded the scope of taxable items to include additional sport fishing equipment that had not previously been taxed, strengthening and broadening the revenue base that supports sport fish restoration and related access projects. In practical terms, this structure links the purchase of fishing gear to investments in fishery conservation and recreational opportunities.
The purpose of the Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program is to provide financial assistance for projects that restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations, and to improve public use and benefits associated with these fisheries. A key emphasis is also placed on boating access to public waters, reflecting the program's goal of not only sustaining fish populations but also ensuring that anglers and boaters can reach and responsibly use aquatic resources. Projects funded under this program typically align with state-led fisheries management priorities, including habitat work, population assessment, stocking or restoration activities where appropriate, and development or improvement of access infrastructure that supports recreational fishing and boating.
Eligibility for this specific Region 2 opportunity is limited strictly to state fish and game agencies in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, with eligible applicants identified as state governments. The opportunity is categorized as a grant (funding instrument type: Grant) and falls under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category. It is listed under CFDA number 15.605 (Sport Fish Restoration Program). The announcement also indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan for a non-federal share consistent with program rules and the specific project type.
The funding opportunity number is F15AS00048, and it was posted on December 10, 2014. The original and current closing date listed is September 30, 2015, with an archive date of October 1, 2016. The source listing shows estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling values as 0, which generally signals that amounts are not specified in the announcement record itself and may depend on allocations, formulas, or separate guidance associated with the program.
For additional details and the full announcement, the listing directs users to Grants.gov and provides a contact for access issues or questions: Cheryl Rodriguez, Grants Fiscal Officer, at 505-248-7464 or CherylRodriguez@fws.gov.
Region 2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (F15AS00048) FAQs
What is the Region 2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program?
It is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950 (the Dingell-Johnson Act, 16 U.S.C. 777 to 777m). It supports long-term management, conservation, restoration, and enhancement of sport fishery resources and the public benefits tied to those resources.
What law authorizes this grant program?
The program is authorized by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, commonly called the Dingell-Johnson Act (16 U.S.C. 777 to 777m).
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How is the Sport Fish Restoration Program funded?
The program is supported by a user-pay, user-benefit model rather than general appropriations. Funding comes from excise taxes paid into the U.S. Treasury by manufacturers of sport fishing equipment (for example, fishing rods, reels, creels, lures, flies, and artificial baits).
What is the Wallop-Breaux Amendment and why does it matter here?
The 1984 Wallop-Breaux Amendment expanded the scope of taxable items to include additional sport fishing equipment that had not previously been taxed. This strengthened and broadened the revenue base that supports sport fish restoration and related access projects.
What is the overall purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to provide financial assistance for projects that restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and to improve public use and benefits associated with these fisheries.
Does the program support boating or access projects, or only fish population work?
It supports both. A key emphasis is placed on boating access to public waters, reflecting the goal of sustaining fish populations while also ensuring that anglers and boaters can reach and responsibly use aquatic resources.
What types of projects are typically funded?
Projects typically align with state-led fisheries management priorities and may include habitat work, population assessment, stocking or restoration activities where appropriate, and development or improvement of access infrastructure that supports recreational fishing and boating.
Who is eligible to apply in Region 2 for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited strictly to state fish and game agencies in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Eligible applicants are identified as state governments.
Can local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or individuals apply?
Based on the listing provided, eligibility is limited strictly to state fish and game agencies in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas (state governments). No other applicant types are identified as eligible in the provided information.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a Grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.605 (Sport Fish Restoration Program).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan for a non-federal share consistent with program rules and the specific project type.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F15AS00048.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 10, 2014.
What is the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is September 30, 2015.
When was (or is) this opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 1, 2016.
How much funding is available per award (floor/ceiling) or in total?
The source listing shows estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling values as 0, which generally indicates that dollar amounts are not specified in the announcement record itself and may depend on allocations, formulas, or separate guidance associated with the program.
Where should applicants go for the full announcement and official listing details?
The listing directs users to Grants.gov for additional details and the full announcement.
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues?
For access issues or questions, the listing provides this contact: Cheryl Rodriguez, Grants Fiscal Officer, at 505-248-7464 or CherylRodriguez@fws.gov.
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