Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00070
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- The DOI-FWS in the education, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 7 - FY16 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program - Open to State Fish and Game Agency Only" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.611.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 31, 2015 and posted on Dec 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2017. (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 $30,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Region 7 - FY16 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00070) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It is tied to CFDA 15.611 and is specifically limited to state government applicants, with the opportunity explicitly described as open only to a state fish and game agency. The program sits within the broader areas of education, environment, and natural resources, reflecting its focus on practical wildlife conservation work as well as public-facing components like safety training and information sharing.
This funding opportunity is authorized under the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, commonly known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669-669b, 669-669k). Congress approved the Act on September 2, 1937, and it became operational on July 1, 1938. The core purpose of the Act and the grant program is to support activities that select, restore, rehabilitate, and improve wildlife habitat, fund wildlife management research, and ensure that information produced through these projects is distributed and made useful to stakeholders. In other words, the program is designed to help states plan and carry out on-the-ground habitat and wildlife work, generate research that improves management decisions, and share findings in ways that strengthen conservation outcomes.
The opportunity also reflects a key expansion of the Act made on October 23, 1970, which added eligible support for hunter safety programs and for the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. That amendment broadened the program beyond habitat and research to include a strong public safety and recreational infrastructure element, acknowledging that effective wildlife management often depends on well-trained hunters and safe, well-maintained shooting facilities.
From the posted details, the opportunity was created and posted on December 31, 2015, with an application closing date of August 31, 2017 (both the original and current closing dates are listed as the same). The listed award ceiling is up to $30,000,000, although the notice shows “ExpectedAwards: 0,” which can indicate that the posting functions as a programmatic or administrative vehicle for allocating formula-based or pre-planned funds rather than a competitive cycle with a fixed number of new awards. The instrument type is a grant, and additional program background is referenced at http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/WR/WR.htm, which is the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program page for Wildlife Restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Region 7 - FY16 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00070.
Which federal agency administers this program?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.611.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state government applicants. The opportunity is explicitly described as open only to a state fish and game agency.
Is this opportunity open to nonprofits, universities, tribes, local governments, or individuals?
Based on the information provided, the opportunity is specifically limited to state government applicants and described as open only to a state fish and game agency. No other applicant types are listed as eligible in the provided details.
What is the main purpose of the Wildlife Restoration Grant Program?
The core purpose is to support activities that select, restore, rehabilitate, and improve wildlife habitat, fund wildlife management research, and ensure that information produced through projects is distributed and made useful to stakeholders.
What kinds of activities does this program support?
Based on the description provided, supported activities include:
- Wildlife habitat selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement
- Wildlife management research
- Distribution and practical use of information produced through funded projects
- Hunter safety programs (enabled by the 1970 expansion described in the notice)
- Development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges (also part of the 1970 expansion)
What broader focus areas does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is positioned within the broader areas of education, environment, and natural resources, reflecting both practical conservation work and public-facing components like safety training and information sharing.
What law authorizes this grant program?
This opportunity is authorized under the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, commonly known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669-669b, 669-669k).
When was the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act approved and when did it become operational?
Congress approved the Act on September 2, 1937, and it became operational on July 1, 1938.
What changed in 1970 related to eligible activities?
An expansion described in the notice, dated October 23, 1970, added eligible support for hunter safety programs and for the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The instrument type listed for this opportunity is a grant.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posted details state the opportunity was created and posted on December 31, 2015.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is August 31, 2017. The notice indicates both the original and current closing dates are the same.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The listed award ceiling is up to $30,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice shows ExpectedAwards: 0.
What might "ExpectedAwards: 0" mean for this posting?
Based on the provided description, this can indicate the posting functions as a programmatic or administrative vehicle for allocating formula-based or pre-planned funds, rather than a competitive cycle that expects a fixed number of new awards.
Is this a competitive grant cycle?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity, but the listing of ExpectedAwards: 0 is noted as a possible sign the posting may be used for programmatic/administrative allocation rather than a typical competitive round. No additional competitiveness details are provided.
What region does this opportunity apply to?
The title identifies it as Region 7 and for FY16. No further geographic details are provided in the text.
Where can applicants find additional program background information?
The notice references the Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration page for Wildlife Restoration at:
http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/WR/WR.htm
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