Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00028
Apply for F15AS00028
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sport Fish Restoration Program REGION 5" 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 24, 2014 and posted on Nov 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2016. (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 Program (Region 5) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that supports state-level efforts to restore, conserve, and manage sport fish populations while expanding and maintaining public access to sport fishing resources. Funding is intended to help state fish and wildlife agencies and their partners carry out practical, on-the-ground work that benefits recreational fisheries and the aquatic habitats they depend on, with an emphasis on projects that improve fishing opportunities for the public.
The program funds a wide range of activities tied directly to sport fish restoration and access. Eligible project types include acquiring land to protect or enhance fisheries resources; developing or improving boating and fishing access sites; conducting research projects that inform fishery management decisions; operating and maintaining public fishing areas; constructing, maintaining, or improving hatcheries and lakes; managing sport fish populations through monitoring, stocking strategies (where appropriate), and other science-based management actions; implementing fishing habitat improvements such as in-stream or shoreline restoration; supporting coordination projects that align partners and programs around fisheries goals; and delivering aquatic resource education that builds public understanding and stewardship related to fisheries and aquatic ecosystems.
Certain activities are explicitly excluded from funding under this opportunity. The announcement notes that grant funds cannot be used for law enforcement of fish and game regulations. It also excludes public relations or promotional activities intended to market or promote a fish and wildlife agency, meaning projects should be focused on fisheries outcomes, access, habitat, research, management, or education rather than agency publicity.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting the program structure of providing federal support to the 50 states (and, more broadly, commonwealths and U.S. territories) for fish restoration and recreational boating and fishing access initiatives. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute a non-federal share consistent with the program rules and the specific project budget structure.
For reference and administrative details, the Grants.gov listing identifies the opportunity as Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00028 with the title "Sport Fish Restoration Program REGION 5" under CFDA 15.605 (Sport Fish Restoration Program). The posting date and creation date are November 24, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2016, and an archive date of December 31, 2016. The listing shows $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for both award ceiling and award floor, which typically indicates that dollar amounts were not specified in the public synopsis and may depend on allocations, eligibility, and approved state proposals rather than a single fixed competitive pool.
Additional information is available through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, at 413-253-8409 or judydriscoll@fws.gov.
Sport Fish Restoration Program (Region 5) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sport Fish Restoration Program (Region 5)?
The Sport Fish Restoration Program (Region 5) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports state-level efforts to restore, conserve, and manage sport fish populations and to expand and maintain public access to sport fishing resources.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to fund practical, on-the-ground work that benefits recreational fisheries and the aquatic habitats they rely on, with an emphasis on projects that improve fishing opportunities for the public.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Which geographic area does "Region 5" refer to?
The listing title specifies "REGION 5" but the provided information does not define the specific states or jurisdictions included in Region 5.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program is structured to provide federal support to the 50 states (and more broadly, commonwealths and U.S. territories) for fish restoration and recreational boating and fishing access initiatives.
Can partners apply directly?
The opportunity description emphasizes support for state fish and wildlife agencies and their partners, but eligibility is stated as limited to state governments. Based on the information provided, partners would typically participate through or in coordination with an eligible state applicant rather than applying on their own.
What types of projects are eligible for funding?
Eligible activities include a wide range of work directly tied to sport fish restoration and public access, including:
- Acquiring land to protect or enhance fisheries resources
- Developing or improving boating and fishing access sites
- Conducting research projects that inform fishery management decisions
- Operating and maintaining public fishing areas
- Constructing, maintaining, or improving hatcheries and lakes
- Managing sport fish populations through monitoring, stocking strategies (where appropriate), and other science-based management actions
- Implementing habitat improvements such as in-stream or shoreline restoration
- Supporting coordination projects that align partners and programs around fisheries goals
- Delivering aquatic resource education that builds public understanding and stewardship related to fisheries and aquatic ecosystems
Does the program support land acquisition?
Yes. One of the listed eligible project types is acquiring land to protect or enhance fisheries resources.
Does the program fund boating and fishing access improvements?
Yes. The program can fund developing or improving boating and fishing access sites and emphasizes expanding and maintaining public access to sport fishing resources.
Can the grant be used for fishery research?
Yes. Research projects that inform fishery management decisions are explicitly included as eligible project types.
Are hatchery or lake-related projects eligible?
Yes. The opportunity includes constructing, maintaining, or improving hatcheries and lakes as eligible activities.
Are fish stocking activities allowed?
The description includes managing sport fish populations through monitoring and stocking strategies (where appropriate), along with other science-based management actions.
Does the program fund habitat restoration work?
Yes. Fishing habitat improvements such as in-stream or shoreline restoration are listed as eligible activities.
Can funds be used to operate and maintain public fishing areas?
Yes. Operating and maintaining public fishing areas is listed among eligible project types.
Does the program fund education and outreach?
It funds aquatic resource education that builds public understanding and stewardship related to fisheries and aquatic ecosystems. However, public relations or promotional activities intended to market or promote a fish and wildlife agency are specifically excluded.
What activities are not allowed (ineligible costs)?
Two exclusions are explicitly stated:
- Law enforcement of fish and game regulations
- Public relations or promotional activities intended to market or promote a fish and wildlife agency
Can grant funds be used for law enforcement related to fish and game regulations?
No. The announcement states that grant funds cannot be used for law enforcement of fish and game regulations.
Can the grant pay for agency marketing, publicity, or promotional campaigns?
No. Public relations or promotional activities intended to market or promote a fish and wildlife agency are excluded. Projects are expected to focus on fisheries outcomes, access, habitat, research, management, or education rather than agency publicity.
Is there a match or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute a non-federal share consistent with program rules and the project budget structure.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00028.
What is the official title of the opportunity on Grants.gov?
The Grants.gov title is "Sport Fish Restoration Program REGION 5."
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The listing identifies CFDA 15.605 (Sport Fish Restoration Program).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are November 24, 2014.
What is the application closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date shown in the listing is August 31, 2016.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is December 31, 2016.
How much funding is available?
The Grants.gov listing shows $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for both the award ceiling and award floor. This typically indicates that dollar amounts were not specified in the public synopsis and may depend on allocations, eligibility, and approved state proposals rather than a single fixed competitive pool.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and submission details?
Additional information is available through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer. Phone: 413-253-8409. Email: judydriscoll@fws.gov.
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