Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00030
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 7 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program) Open to State Fish and Game agencies only" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.626 Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 21, 2013 and posted on Nov 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Region 7 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program) is a mandatory grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.626, Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program. It is designed specifically for State fish and game agencies (state governments only) and supports efforts that improve hunter education, recruit and develop new hunters and archers, and strengthen overall firearm and archery safety. The program focuses on practical, on-the-ground improvements to education and shooting sports infrastructure, while also encouraging coordination across state lines for programs that benefit hunter education and range operations.
Under Section 10, states may use their apportioned funds to expand and enhance hunter education, hunter development, and safety initiatives related to firearms and archery. A key emphasis is on hunter development programs that introduce new participants to hunting, bow hunting, target shooting, and archery, with the broader goal of building safe, skilled, and responsible participation in these activities. In addition to direct education and recruitment work, the grant can be used to improve interstate coordination of hunter education efforts and firearm and archery range programs, which can help align training standards, share best practices, and improve consistency in safety messaging and program delivery across regions.
The opportunity also supports targeted enhancements for bowhunter and archer education, safety, and development, recognizing that archery has its own equipment, techniques, and risk factors that benefit from specialized training and facilities. Beyond curriculum and program delivery, Section 10 funds can be applied to physical improvements, including the construction and development of firearm and archery ranges as well as upgrades to existing range safety features. This can include building or improving classrooms, shooting ranges, and related support facilities that are necessary to conduct instruction and supervised training safely and effectively.
Importantly, Section 10 funding is meant to supplement, not replace, Section 4(c) Hunter Education funds. In practice, that means states should treat these dollars as additive funding that expands capacity, improves quality, or fills gaps in their current hunter education and safety programs rather than substituting for existing funding streams. Examples of eligible activities include hands-on and classroom training that covers safe and proficient use of hunting equipment; hunter responsibility and ethics; principles of wildlife management; wildlife identification; and proper firearms handling. States may also use grant resources to gather and analyze information needed to develop, implement, and evaluate hunter education and safety projects, which can strengthen program effectiveness and accountability over time.
The grant further allows for trapper education activities when they relate to safety and responsibility, including humane trapping methods, reducing the risk of capturing non-target species, and building trapping skills. Finally, states can use funds to communicate information about Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) grant-funded hunter education and recreational shooting sports activities, supporting outreach that helps the public understand available training opportunities and the safety and conservation goals behind them.
Key administrative details from the announcement include the funding opportunity number F14AS00030 and a grant instrument type. The posted and creation date were November 21, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2014, and an archive date of September 1, 2014. The listed award ceiling is $100,000, the award floor is $0, and a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. For access issues or assistance with the full announcement, the contact provided is Tarajoy Mihan, Grants Fiscal Officer, at 907-786-3698 or TarajoyMihan@fws.gov. The announcement also references Grants.gov as the primary source for the full opportunity information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Region 7 Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program)?
It is a mandatory grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.626, Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program. It supports efforts to improve hunter education, recruit and develop new hunters and archers, and strengthen firearm and archery safety, with an emphasis on practical, on-the-ground improvements to education and shooting sports infrastructure.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.626 (Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program).
Who is eligible to apply?
This opportunity is designed specifically for State fish and game agencies. Eligibility is limited to state governments only.
What is the overall purpose of Section 10 funding?
Section 10 funds may be used by states to expand and enhance hunter education, hunter development, and safety initiatives related to firearms and archery, including efforts to introduce new participants to hunting, bow hunting, target shooting, and archery.
What kinds of outcomes does the program aim to support?
The program aims to build safe, skilled, and responsible participation in hunting and archery-related activities by strengthening education, development programs, and safety messaging, and by improving infrastructure used for instruction and supervised training.
What types of activities are eligible for funding?
Examples of eligible activities include hands-on and classroom training covering safe and proficient use of hunting equipment; hunter responsibility and ethics; principles of wildlife management; wildlife identification; and proper firearms handling.
Can funds be used for hunter development and recruitment programs?
Yes. A key emphasis is on hunter development programs that introduce new participants to hunting, bow hunting, target shooting, and archery, with the broader goal of increasing safe and responsible participation.
Does the program support bowhunter and archer-specific education?
Yes. The opportunity supports targeted enhancements for bowhunter and archer education, safety, and development, recognizing that archery involves specialized equipment, techniques, and risk factors.
Can the grant be used for firearm and archery range construction or upgrades?
Yes. Section 10 funds can be applied to physical improvements, including construction and development of firearm and archery ranges, as well as upgrades to existing range safety features.
What kinds of facilities can be improved using these funds?
The announcement notes that funds can support building or improving classrooms, shooting ranges, and related support facilities necessary to conduct instruction and supervised training safely and effectively.
Can Section 10 funds be used to support interstate coordination?
Yes. States may use the grant to improve interstate coordination of hunter education efforts and firearm and archery range programs to help align training standards, share best practices, and improve consistency in safety messaging and program delivery across regions.
Are states allowed to use the grant for planning, evaluation, or data activities?
Yes. States may use grant resources to gather and analyze information needed to develop, implement, and evaluate hunter education and safety projects.
Are trapper education activities allowed under this grant?
Yes. The grant allows trapper education activities when they relate to safety and responsibility, including humane trapping methods, reducing the risk of capturing non-target species, and building trapping skills.
Can funds be used for communications or outreach?
Yes. States can use funds to communicate information about Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) grant-funded hunter education and recreational shooting sports activities, supporting outreach that helps the public understand available training opportunities and the safety and conservation goals behind them.
How does Section 10 funding relate to Section 4(c) Hunter Education funds?
Section 10 funding is meant to supplement, not replace, Section 4(c) Hunter Education funds. States are expected to treat Section 10 dollars as additive funding that expands capacity, improves quality, or fills gaps rather than substituting for existing funding streams.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is F14AS00030.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The listed award ceiling is $100,000, and the award floor is $0.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement indicates that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The posted and creation date were November 21, 2013. The original and current closing date was August 31, 2014. The archive date was September 1, 2014.
Where can applicants find the full opportunity announcement?
The announcement references Grants.gov as the primary source for the full opportunity information.
Who can be contacted for access issues or assistance with the full announcement?
The contact provided is Tarajoy Mihan, Grants Fiscal Officer, at 907-786-3698 or TarajoyMihan@fws.gov.
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