Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00032
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 7 Wildlife Restoration Grant 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): 15.611 Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 21, 2013 and posted on Nov 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 7 Wildlife Restoration (WR) Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00032) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support wildlife restoration and hunter education efforts in Region 7. It is only open to State Fish and Game Agencies (eligible applicants are state governments), and it is tied to CFDA 15.611, Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education. The program uses federal grant funding to help states, commonwealths, and territories carry out work that benefits wildlife resources and the public’s ability to responsibly use and enjoy those resources.
The core purpose of the program is to fund a broad range of wildlife conservation and management activities. That includes selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat; conducting wildlife management research; carrying out wildlife population surveys and inventories; and acquiring land when needed to support wildlife restoration objectives. In addition to on-the-ground and scientific work, WR funds can also support coordination and the development of facilities and services that enable effective wildlife programs, especially where those facilities improve public access or support the responsible use of wildlife resources.
A major component highlighted in the announcement is the Hunter Education and Safety Program under Section 4(c). This part of the program supports structured training aimed at producing safe, responsible hunters and aligning hunter behavior with broader state agency missions and wildlife management goals. The training scope is practical and comprehensive, covering safe handling and use of firearms and archery equipment, hunter responsibilities and ethics, basic survival, and foundational wildlife management and identification. The announcement also makes clear that the program is not limited to classroom instruction; it can include the construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges, reflecting an emphasis on safety and proficiency through accessible facilities.
Hunter Education and Safety funds are intended to support the development and implementation of a programmed course of instruction with clear goals and objectives, ultimately leading students toward meeting hunter safety training standards. In other words, the grant is designed to help agencies run a consistent, outcomes-focused curriculum rather than ad hoc training. The stated intent is to help agencies train students to be safe and responsible hunters while supporting the agency’s larger mission, such as conservation outcomes, compliance, and public safety.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is categorized under Education and Natural Resources, uses the grant funding instrument type, and has a cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date and creation date are both November 21, 2013, and the closing date listed is August 31, 2015 (with an archive date of September 1, 2015). The public notice lists estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, which typically indicates that actual award amounts are determined through formula allocations, apportionments, or other program-specific processes rather than a single competitive pot displayed in the announcement.
For further details, the official source is Grants.gov (link provided in the announcement: http://www.grants.gov). For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Tarajoy Mihan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, phone 907-786-3698, email TarajoyMihan@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Region 7 Wildlife Restoration (WR) Grant Program?
The Region 7 Wildlife Restoration (WR) Grant Program is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It supports wildlife restoration and hunter education efforts in Region 7 through federal grant funding.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00032.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is this a mandatory or competitive grant opportunity?
It is described as a mandatory federal grant opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
It is only open to State Fish and Game Agencies. Eligible applicants are state governments.
Are local governments, nonprofits, universities, or individuals eligible to apply?
No. Based on the announcement information provided, the opportunity is only open to State Fish and Game Agencies (state governments).
What CFDA program is this tied to?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.611, Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education.
What is the overall purpose of Wildlife Restoration grant funding under this opportunity?
The program provides federal grant funding to help states, commonwealths, and territories carry out work that benefits wildlife resources and supports the public’s ability to responsibly use and enjoy those resources.
What types of wildlife restoration and management activities can be supported?
The announcement describes support for a broad range of wildlife conservation and management activities, including selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat; conducting wildlife management research; carrying out wildlife population surveys and inventories; and acquiring land when needed to support wildlife restoration objectives.
Can this program fund land acquisition?
Yes. Land acquisition is listed as an eligible activity when needed to support wildlife restoration objectives.
Can this grant support research, surveys, and inventories?
Yes. The announcement includes wildlife management research as well as wildlife population surveys and inventories among the activities supported.
Can the grant support facilities and services, or is it limited to field work?
It is not limited to field work. The announcement states that WR funds can support coordination and the development of facilities and services that enable effective wildlife programs, particularly where facilities improve public access or support responsible use of wildlife resources.
What is the Hunter Education and Safety Program component mentioned in the announcement?
A major component highlighted is the Hunter Education and Safety Program under Section 4(c). It supports structured training intended to produce safe, responsible hunters and align hunter behavior with state agency missions and wildlife management goals.
What topics can Hunter Education and Safety training cover?
The training scope described includes safe handling and use of firearms and archery equipment, hunter responsibilities and ethics, basic survival, and foundational wildlife management and identification.
Does the program only fund classroom-based hunter education?
No. The announcement indicates the program is not limited to classroom instruction and can include the construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges.
Can funding be used to construct, operate, or maintain public shooting ranges?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that the program can include the construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges, reflecting an emphasis on safety and proficiency through accessible facilities.
What does the announcement mean by a "programmed course of instruction" for hunter education?
Hunter Education and Safety funds are intended to support development and implementation of a structured course of instruction with clear goals and objectives, leading students toward meeting hunter safety training standards (as described in the announcement).
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What categories does this opportunity fall under?
The announcement categorizes the opportunity under Education and Natural Resources.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is November 21, 2013, and the creation date is also November 21, 2013.
What was the closing date listed in the announcement?
The closing date listed is August 31, 2015.
Is this opportunity archived?
Yes. The archive date listed is September 1, 2015.
Why does the notice show estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0?
The public notice lists estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, which typically indicates actual award amounts are determined through formula allocations, apportionments, or other program-specific processes rather than a single competitive funding amount displayed in the announcement.
Where is the official source for the full announcement and application information?
The official source identified is Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov).
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Tarajoy Mihan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What are the contact details provided in the announcement?
Phone: 907-786-3698. Email: TarajoyMihan@fws.gov.
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