Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00129
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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 State Government 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 Mar 28, 2013 and posted on Mar 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2014. (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 is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.611) that supports state-level work to conserve wildlife and improve public access to wildlife-related resources. The program is designed for state government agencies only and provides funding to the 50 states, as well as U.S. commonwealths and territories, for a broad set of activities tied to wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat improvement, and hunter education. In practice, the grant is meant to help agencies plan and carry out core wildlife responsibilities such as selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat; conducting wildlife management research; performing wildlife population surveys and inventories; and acquiring land that supports wildlife goals. It also supports the coordination and development of facilities, services, and other provisions that enable public use of wildlife resources, which can include infrastructure and operational support connected to responsible recreation and management.
A major emphasis highlighted in the announcement is the Section 4(c) Hunter Education and Safety Program component. Under Section 4(c), eligible projects include training that covers safe handling and use of firearms and archery equipment, hunter responsibilities and ethics, and survival skills, along with basic wildlife management and species identification. The program scope also specifically includes the construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges, recognizing that safe, well-managed facilities can be an essential part of delivering effective hunter education and reducing safety risks. Hunter education activities supported under this grant are expected to be organized around a structured course of instruction with clear goals and learning objectives, ultimately aimed at producing safe and responsible hunters while helping the state agency meet its broader conservation mission.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted and created on March 28, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 30, 2014, and an archive date of September 1, 2014. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity categories include both education and natural resources. While the listing shows an estimated total funding amount of $0 and both award ceiling and floor of $0, that typically reflects how certain formula-driven or mandatory pass-through programs are posted in grants databases rather than indicating that the underlying program lacks funding; applicants generally rely on program guidance and allocations rather than a competitive funding pot shown in the announcement. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning participating agencies should expect to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the project budget, consistent with the Wildlife Restoration program rules.
For additional details, the announcement points applicants to Grants.gov (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00129). The listed program contact for access issues or questions is Tarajoy Mihan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 907-786-3698 or by email at TarajoyMihan@fws.gov.
Region 7 Wildlife Restoration (WR) Grant Program (CFDA 15.611) 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 (CFDA 15.611). It supports state-level efforts to conserve wildlife and improve public access to wildlife-related resources.
Who administers this grant program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is this a competitive grant or a mandatory/formula type program?
It is described as a mandatory federal grant opportunity. The listing also notes that some formula-driven or mandatory pass-through programs may display $0 in public databases even when funding exists, because allocations and guidance (rather than a single competitive pot) determine awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is designed for state government agencies only.
Which jurisdictions can receive funding?
Funding is provided to the 50 states, as well as U.S. commonwealths and territories.
What types of activities can be supported under this program?
The program supports a broad set of activities tied to wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat improvement, and hunter education. Examples listed include selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat; conducting wildlife management research; performing wildlife population surveys and inventories; acquiring land that supports wildlife goals; and developing or coordinating facilities and services that enable public use of wildlife resources.
Does the program support land acquisition?
Yes. The announcement states that acquiring land that supports wildlife goals is among the activities the grant is meant to help agencies plan and carry out.
Does the program support wildlife surveys and research?
Yes. The announcement includes wildlife management research and wildlife population surveys and inventories as supported activities.
What does the program mean by improving public access to wildlife-related resources?
The announcement describes support for the coordination and development of facilities, services, and other provisions that enable public use of wildlife resources. This can include infrastructure and operational support connected to responsible recreation and management.
What is the Section 4(c) Hunter Education and Safety Program component?
Section 4(c) is highlighted as a major emphasis in the announcement. It supports hunter education and safety projects, including structured training and related facilities that help produce safe and responsible hunters while supporting the state agency's broader conservation mission.
What topics can hunter education training cover under Section 4(c)?
Eligible training topics listed include safe handling and use of firearms and archery equipment, hunter responsibilities and ethics, survival skills, and basic wildlife management and species identification.
Are public shooting ranges eligible costs under this opportunity?
Yes. The scope specifically includes the construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges as part of supporting effective hunter education and reducing safety risks.
Do hunter education activities need to follow a formal course structure?
Yes. The announcement states that hunter education activities supported under this grant are expected to be organized around a structured course of instruction with clear goals and learning objectives.
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What activity categories are associated with this grant listing?
The listing includes both education and natural resources as activity categories.
The listing shows $0 for estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor. Does that mean there is no funding?
Not necessarily. The announcement notes that $0 values can reflect how certain formula-driven or mandatory pass-through programs are posted in grants databases, rather than indicating that the underlying program lacks funding. Applicants typically rely on program guidance and allocations instead of a competitive funding amount shown in the listing.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning participating agencies should expect to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the project budget, consistent with Wildlife Restoration program rules.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 28, 2013.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date shown is August 30, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is September 1, 2014.
Where can I find the listing and official details?
The announcement points applicants to Grants.gov and lists the Funding Opportunity Number as F13AS00129.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed program contact is Tarajoy Mihan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can I contact the program representative?
You can reach Tarajoy Mihan by phone at 907-786-3698 or by email at TarajoyMihan@fws.gov.
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