Opportunity Information: Apply for WR 2011 R7
Apply for WR 2011 R7
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wildlife Restoration Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.611 Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 17, 2011 and posted on Nov 17, 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 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number WR 2011 R7; CFDA 15.611, Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education) is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is funded through federal excise taxes collected on firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, and arrow components. Those tax receipts are deposited into the Wildlife Restoration Account and then redistributed as financial assistance grants to support wildlife restoration efforts and related hunter education activities.
Rather than operating like a typical competitive grant with a fixed pot of money and published award ranges, this program distributes funds to states and U.S. insular areas using an apportionment formula. In practice, that means each eligible jurisdiction receives an allocated share based on the formula used for the program, and grant awards flow from those apportioned amounts. Because of that structure, the posting lists $0 for estimated total funding and shows $0 for both the award ceiling and floor, which is a common artifact for formula-driven programs where totals depend on annual collections and apportionment calculations rather than a single discretionary appropriation.
Eligibility is limited to the designated state fish and wildlife agency (and comparable agencies for eligible insular areas). The listing indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients generally must provide a non-federal match consistent with program rules. The opportunity was posted on November 17, 2011, created the same day, and had an original and current closing date of September 30, 2012, with an archive date of October 2, 2012.
For official details and supporting materials, the announcement references an additional information link titled "Wildlife Restoration Program Funding." For access issues or questions tied to this specific announcement, the contact listed is Cliff Schleusner at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (907-786-3631; cliffschleusner@fws.gov).
Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (WR 2011 R7; CFDA 15.611) - FAQs
What is the Wildlife Restoration Grant Program?
The Wildlife Restoration Grant Program is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that provides financial assistance for wildlife restoration efforts and related hunter education activities.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number listed is WR 2011 R7.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.611, titled Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education.
Who administers the program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How is this program funded?
Funding comes from federal excise taxes collected on firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, and arrow components. These receipts are deposited into the Wildlife Restoration Account and then redistributed as financial assistance grants.
Is this a competitive grant program?
No. Instead of being a typical competitive grant with a fixed pot of money and published award ranges, this program distributes funds to eligible jurisdictions using an apportionment formula.
How are funds distributed to recipients?
Funds are apportioned to states and eligible U.S. insular areas using a formula. Each eligible jurisdiction receives an allocated share based on that formula, and grant awards flow from those apportioned amounts.
Why does the listing show $0 for estimated total funding?
The posting lists $0 for estimated total funding because the program is formula-driven. Totals depend on annual excise tax collections and apportionment calculations rather than a single discretionary appropriation.
Why are the award floor and award ceiling listed as $0?
The award floor and ceiling show $0 because this is not a typical discretionary grant with set minimums or maximums. Actual award amounts depend on annual collections and the apportionment formula for each eligible jurisdiction.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the designated state fish and wildlife agency, and comparable agencies for eligible U.S. insular areas.
Can individuals, nonprofits, universities, or local governments apply directly?
Based on the listing, eligibility is limited to the designated state fish and wildlife agency (and comparable agencies for eligible insular areas), so other entity types are not identified as eligible applicants for this opportunity.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients generally must provide a non-federal match consistent with program rules.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 17, 2011.
When was the opportunity created?
The listing indicates it was created on November 17, 2011 (the same day it was posted).
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date shown is September 30, 2012.
What is the current closing date?
The current closing date shown is September 30, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 2, 2012.
Where can applicants find official details and supporting materials?
The announcement references an additional information link titled "Wildlife Restoration Program Funding" for official details and supporting materials.
Who can be contacted for questions about this specific announcement?
The contact listed is Cliff Schleusner at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What are the phone number and email for the listed contact?
Phone: 907-786-3631. Email: cliffschleusner@fws.gov.
Does the program support hunter education?
Yes. The description indicates that funds support wildlife restoration efforts and related hunter education activities, and the CFDA title includes "Basic Hunter Education."
Does the program apply only to U.S. states?
No. In addition to states, the description notes that U.S. insular areas may be eligible and receive funds through the apportionment formula if they meet eligibility requirements.
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