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Sport Fish Restoration Program (SFR) Region 5 Grant (F14AS00157) FAQs

What is this grant opportunity?

This is the Sport Fish Restoration Program (SFR) Region 5 discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is listed under Funding Opportunity Number (FON) F14AS00157 and CFDA 15.605.

What is the main purpose of the SFR Region 5 grant?

The program focuses on conserving and improving sport fish resources and expanding public access to fishing and related recreation. Funding is intended to support on-the-ground work that restores, manages, and sustains sport fish populations while also making public access easier and safer.

Who is the federal awarding agency?

The awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

What CFDA number is associated with this program?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.605.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants are state governments. The broader program description indicates service to the 50 U.S. states, commonwealths, and U.S. territories.

Is a cost share or match required?

Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required. Applicants must provide an eligible non-federal match consistent with program rules.

What kinds of projects can this funding support?

The opportunity supports a wide range of project types related to fisheries conservation, fisheries management, and public access. Examples specifically listed include land acquisition tied to fisheries and access needs; boating access development (ramps, docks, parking, and related facilities); research projects that inform fisheries management; operations and maintenance of public fishing areas; hatchery construction, lake construction, and ongoing maintenance associated with fish production or fishery infrastructure; sport fish population management activities (such as surveys and appropriate stocking-related management); fishing habitat improvements; coordination projects that improve planning and interagency effectiveness; and aquatic resource education efforts.

Can grant funds be used for land acquisition?

Yes. Land acquisition is an eligible use when it is tied to fisheries and access needs.

Can grant funds be used to build or improve boating access sites?

Yes. The opportunity supports boating access development, including ramps, docks, parking, and related facilities.

Are research projects eligible?

Yes. Research projects are eligible when they inform fisheries management decisions.

Can this funding support operations and maintenance activities?

Yes. Operations and maintenance of public fishing areas are listed as eligible.

Are hatchery or lake construction projects eligible?

Yes. Hatchery construction, lake construction, and ongoing maintenance associated with fish production or fishery infrastructure are included among fundable activities.

Does the program fund sport fish population management work?

Yes. Eligible activities include sport fish population management, such as surveys, stocking-related management when appropriate, and strategies that maintain healthy fish communities.

Are habitat improvement projects eligible?

Yes. Fishing habitat improvements that enhance spawning, feeding, and shelter areas are eligible.

Can this grant fund coordination and planning efforts?

Yes. Coordination projects that improve planning and interagency effectiveness are listed as eligible.

Is aquatic resource education eligible for funding?

Yes. Aquatic resource education efforts that build public understanding and stewardship of fisheries resources are eligible.

What activities are explicitly ineligible?

The announcement notes that grant funding will not cover law enforcement of fish and game regulations or public relations campaigns intended to promote a fish and wildlife agency.

Does this grant pay for law enforcement staffing or enforcement operations?

No. Law enforcement of fish and game regulations is specifically identified as ineligible.

Can funds be used for general agency marketing or promotional PR campaigns?

No. Public relations campaigns intended to promote a fish and wildlife agency are specifically identified as ineligible.

When was this opportunity posted/created?

The posted date and created date are both listed as April 15, 2014.

What are the closing dates shown in the announcement?

The announcement lists an original closing date of September 30, 2016, a current closing date of September 30, 2015, and an archive date of December 31, 2016.

Why does the listing show estimated funding and award floor/ceiling as 0?

The listing shows estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling amounts as 0. This typically indicates that award amounts are determined through allocations or program formulas rather than a single fixed competitive total stated in the announcement. Applicants are directed to consult the full announcement or program guidance for budgeting expectations.

Where should applicants look for the full details and application access?

The announcement points applicants to Grants.gov for more information.

Who can be contacted for access issues?

For access issues, the announcement provides a contact: Judy Driscoll, 413-253-8409, judydriscoll@fws.gov.

What region is this opportunity associated with?

The opportunity is identified as SFR Region 5.