Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00117
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program" 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 Mar 21, 2013 and posted on Mar 20, 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.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (SFR) is a long-running federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, also known as the Dingell-Johnson Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777m). Congress designed it as the fisheries counterpart to the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, with the core purpose of supporting the management, conservation, restoration, and long-term improvement of sport fishery resources across the United States. In practical terms, the program exists to help states sustain healthy sport fish populations, strengthen the public benefits that come from those fisheries, and improve access for anglers and boaters to public waters.
A defining feature of SFR is how it is funded. Instead of relying primarily on general taxpayer dollars, the program is supported by dedicated revenues deposited into the U.S. Treasury from federal excise taxes paid by manufacturers on sport fishing equipment. The description specifically notes items such as fishing rods, reels, creels, lures, flies, and artificial baits. In 1984, the Wallop-Breaux Amendment expanded the program by extending the excise tax to additional sport fishing equipment that had not previously been taxed, increasing the dedicated funding stream that states can draw on for eligible projects.
The grant supports projects that restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations, as well as projects that increase public use and the benefits derived from these resources. It also explicitly includes support for boating access to public waters, reflecting the program's dual emphasis on resource conservation and the infrastructure needed for the public to responsibly use those resources. The funding activity categories tied to this opportunity are listed as Education and Natural Resources, and the program is associated with CFDA number 15.605 (Sport Fish Restoration Program).
This particular notice (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00117) is categorized as a mandatory grant opportunity, with the funding instrument type listed as a grant. Eligible applicants are state governments, which aligns with the program's structure as a federal aid program where states typically plan and carry out fisheries management, restoration, and access projects consistent with federal requirements. The opportunity also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning states are expected to contribute non-federal funds or eligible match to complete projects, rather than relying on federal dollars alone.
Administrative details in the listing show the opportunity was originally posted in March 2013, with an original closing date of August 31, 2013, later reflected with a current closing date of August 31, 2014, and an archive date of October 1, 2014. The listing itself shows estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as 0, which often indicates that funding levels are determined through formula apportionments, allocations, or other program mechanisms rather than a single competitive pot stated in the announcement. The agency identified is the Fish and Wildlife Service, and additional program information is referenced through the Service's website and the Grants.gov listing. For access issues with the full announcement, the contact provided is Cheryl Rodriguez (505-248-7464, cherylrodriguez@fws.gov).
Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (SFR) FAQs
What is the Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (SFR)?
The Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (SFR) is a long-running federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports the management, conservation, restoration, and long-term improvement of sport fishery resources across the United States, and it also supports public access for anglers and boaters to public waters.
What law authorizes the SFR program?
SFR is authorized under the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, also known as the Dingell-Johnson Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777m).
How is SFR funded?
SFR is funded by dedicated revenues deposited into the U.S. Treasury from federal excise taxes paid by manufacturers on sport fishing equipment, rather than relying primarily on general taxpayer dollars.
What types of products are referenced as part of the excise-tax funding base?
The description specifically notes sport fishing items such as fishing rods, reels, creels, lures, flies, and artificial baits.
What did the Wallop-Breaux Amendment do for this program?
In 1984, the Wallop-Breaux Amendment expanded SFR by extending the excise tax to additional sport fishing equipment that had not previously been taxed, increasing the dedicated funding stream available for eligible projects.
What is the main purpose of SFR in practical terms?
In practical terms, SFR exists to help states sustain healthy sport fish populations, strengthen the public benefits that come from those fisheries, and improve access for anglers and boaters to public waters.
What kinds of projects does SFR support?
The grant supports projects that restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations. It also supports projects that increase public use and the benefits derived from sport fishery resources.
Does SFR support boating and angler access projects?
Yes. The program explicitly includes support for boating access to public waters, reflecting a dual emphasis on resource conservation and the infrastructure needed for the public to responsibly use those resources.
What are the funding activity categories associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity categories tied to this opportunity are Education and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with SFR?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.605 (Sport Fish Restoration Program).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for the notice described?
The notice referenced is Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00117.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
The notice is categorized as a mandatory grant opportunity.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type listed for this opportunity is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state governments.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning states are expected to contribute non-federal funds or an eligible match rather than relying on federal dollars alone.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The agency identified is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The listing shows the opportunity was originally posted in March 2013. It shows an original closing date of August 31, 2013, later reflected with a current closing date of August 31, 2014, and an archive date of October 1, 2014.
Why does the listing show estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as 0?
The listing shows estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as 0, which often indicates funding levels are determined through formula apportionments, allocations, or other program mechanisms rather than a single competitive pot stated in the announcement.
Where can applicants find additional information?
Additional program information is referenced through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website and the Grants.gov listing for this opportunity.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the contact provided is Cheryl Rodriguez at 505-248-7464 or cherylrodriguez@fws.gov.
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