Opportunity Information: Apply for SFR 2011 R4
Apply for SFR 2011 R4
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sport Fish Restoration Program Funding" 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 Nov 29, 2011 and posted on Nov 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are designated state fish and wildlife agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sport Fish Restoration Program Funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: SFR 2011 R4) is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.605. It is designed to return dedicated, user-generated revenues back to fisheries and boating-related conservation and management work carried out by state and territorial partners. The core idea is that money collected from recreational fishing and boating activities is deposited into the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and then distributed as financial assistance grants to support eligible public purposes tied to sport fish restoration and related needs.
Funding for this program comes from several ongoing revenue streams rather than annual discretionary appropriations. Specifically, the Trust Fund is supplied by excise taxes on fishing equipment, excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels, certain import duties, and accumulated interest. Those receipts are collected and then appropriated from the Trust Fund for program use, which is why the opportunity is categorized as "Mandatory" and offered as a grant instrument.
Awards are not competitive in the typical sense; instead, the amount available to each recipient is determined through an apportionment formula. In practical terms, states and insular areas receive allocations calculated by statute and program rules, and then they access those apportioned funds through grant agreements. Because funding levels are formula-driven and vary by jurisdiction and year, the announcement lists an estimated total funding of 0 and shows an award ceiling and floor of 0, which generally indicates that specific dollar amounts are not fixed in the public posting and are handled through the apportionment and grant award process rather than a single pooled competition.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to provide a non-federal share consistent with program rules. This is a standard feature of many Fish and Wildlife Service financial assistance programs and is meant to ensure local commitment and leverage federal dollars, though the exact match ratio and allowable sources typically depend on the program statute and implementing guidance for Sport Fish Restoration.
Eligibility is limited. The eligible applicants are designated state fish and wildlife agencies, and the program also references states and insular areas as the intended recipients of the funding. That framing signals that private entities, local governments, universities, or nonprofits would not ordinarily apply directly under this opportunity unless a jurisdiction-specific arrangement or subaward mechanism exists through the eligible state or territorial agency.
The opportunity was posted on November 28, 2011, created on November 29, 2011, and carried an original and current closing date of September 30, 2012, with an archive date of October 2, 2012. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact was Craig Cavalli at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone: 404-679-4166; email: craigcavalli@fws.gov).
Sport Fish Restoration Program (SFR 2011 R4) FAQs
What is the Sport Fish Restoration Program funding opportunity?
The Sport Fish Restoration Program funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: SFR 2011 R4) is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.605. It is intended to return dedicated, user-generated revenues back to fisheries and boating-related conservation and management work carried out by state and territorial partners.
Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What does "mandatory" mean for this grant program?
"Mandatory" indicates the program is funded through ongoing, dedicated revenue streams that flow into the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, rather than relying on annual discretionary appropriations. The opportunity is offered as a grant instrument and the collected receipts are appropriated from the Trust Fund for program use.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.605.
Where does the money for this program come from?
Funding comes from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which is supplied by excise taxes on fishing equipment, excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels, certain import duties, and accumulated interest.
How are funds distributed to recipients?
Awards are not competitive in the typical sense. Instead, funds are distributed based on an apportionment formula. States and insular areas receive allocations calculated by statute and program rules and then access those apportioned funds through grant agreements.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The opportunity is described as non-competitive in the usual way because funding amounts are determined through a statutory or rule-based apportionment formula rather than a single pooled competition.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to designated state fish and wildlife agencies. The opportunity also references states and insular areas as the intended recipients of funding.
Can nonprofits, universities, local governments, or private entities apply directly?
Based on the eligibility framing provided, those entities would not ordinarily apply directly under this opportunity. Participation would typically occur only if there is a jurisdiction-specific arrangement or a subaward mechanism through the eligible state or territorial agency.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to provide a non-federal share consistent with program rules.
Are the award amounts listed in the announcement fixed?
No. The announcement lists an estimated total funding of 0 and shows an award ceiling and floor of 0. This generally indicates that specific dollar amounts are not fixed in the public posting and are instead handled through the apportionment and grant award process rather than a single pooled competition.
Why would the posting show total funding, ceiling, and floor as 0?
Because funding levels are formula-driven and vary by jurisdiction and year, the public posting may not specify a fixed pooled amount. The 0 values generally signal that the actual amounts are determined through apportionment and then implemented via grant agreements.
What types of activities does the program support?
The program supports eligible public purposes tied to sport fish restoration and related needs, including fisheries and boating-related conservation and management work carried out by state and territorial partners.
What is the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund?
It is the trust fund where dedicated revenues collected from recreational fishing and boating activities (and associated revenue streams) are deposited, and from which funds are distributed as financial assistance grants for sport fish restoration and related purposes.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFR 2011 R4.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on November 28, 2011, and created on November 29, 2011.
What were the closing and archive dates?
The original and current closing date was September 30, 2012. The archive date was October 2, 2012.
Who is the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Craig Cavalli at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can I reach the contact person for this opportunity?
Phone: 404-679-4166
Email: craigcavalli@fws.gov
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