Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00118
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment 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 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 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, commonly called the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. Congress approved the Act on September 2, 1937, and the program began operating on July 1, 1938. The core purpose is to provide dedicated funding to support the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of wildlife habitat, along with wildlife management research and the dissemination of information and findings produced through funded projects. In practical terms, the program is designed to strengthen the long-term health of wildlife populations and their habitats by helping states plan and carry out science-based management, restoration work, and related public-benefit activities tied to wildlife conservation and responsible use.
A key expansion to the program occurred on October 23, 1970, when the Act was amended to also support hunter education and safety efforts. That amendment specifically added funding eligibility for hunter safety programs and for the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. This reflects the program's dual emphasis on conservation outcomes and the infrastructure and education that support safe, sustainable hunting and shooting sports, which are closely connected to wildlife management in many states.
For this specific listing, the funding opportunity number is F13AS00118 and the title is Wildlife Restoration Grant Program. The opportunity category is listed as mandatory and the instrument type is a grant. The activity categories include education, environment, and natural resources, and the CFDA listing is 15.611 (Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education). Eligible applicants are state governments, and the opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources as part of the award conditions.
The notice was posted on March 20, 2013, with a creation date of March 21, 2013. The original closing date was August 31, 2013, and it was later extended to a current closing date of August 31, 2014, with an archive date of October 1, 2014. The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of 0 and award ceiling and floor of 0, which typically indicates that specific funding amounts are not stated in the public synopsis and may be determined by formula allocations, state apportionments, or separate program guidance rather than a single competitive pot with a published ceiling.
Additional program details are referenced through the Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program page for Wildlife Restoration. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact provided is Cheryl Rodriguez at 505-248-7464 and cherylrodriguez@fws.gov.
Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (F13AS00118) 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 under the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, commonly known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program provides dedicated funding to support the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of wildlife habitat, along with wildlife management research and the dissemination of information and findings produced through funded projects. The overall aim is to strengthen the long-term health of wildlife populations and their habitats through science-based management and restoration work carried out by states.
Who administers the Wildlife Restoration Grant Program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What law authorizes this program?
This program is authorized under the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 (the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act), approved by Congress on September 2, 1937.
When did the program begin operating?
The program began operating on July 1, 1938.
How was the program expanded in 1970?
On October 23, 1970, the Act was amended to support hunter education and safety efforts. The amendment added funding eligibility for hunter safety programs and for the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges.
What types of activities does the program support?
Based on the listing, the activity categories include education, environment, and natural resources. Program purposes described include wildlife habitat selection and improvement, restoration and rehabilitation work, wildlife management research, and sharing/disseminating project information and findings. The program also supports hunter education and safety, including firearm and archery ranges (development, operation, and maintenance).
What is the funding opportunity number for this listing?
The funding opportunity number is F13AS00118.
What is the official title of this opportunity?
The title is Wildlife Restoration Grant Program.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
The listing identifies the opportunity category as mandatory and does not publish specific award amounts (estimated total funding and ceiling/floor are shown as 0). This typically suggests funding may be determined by formula allocations, state apportionments, or separate program guidance rather than a single competitive pot with a stated maximum award in the public synopsis.
What type of award instrument is used?
The instrument type is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state governments.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources as part of the award conditions.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing is 15.611 (Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education).
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted on March 20, 2013.
What is the creation date shown for the listing?
The creation date is March 21, 2013.
What was the original closing date and the extended closing date?
The original closing date was August 31, 2013, and it was later extended to a current closing date of August 31, 2014.
When was the listing archived?
The archive date is October 1, 2014.
Why does the listing show estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0?
The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of 0 and award ceiling and floor of 0. This typically indicates that specific funding amounts are not stated in the public synopsis and may be determined by formula allocations, state apportionments, or separate program guidance rather than being published as a single competitive funding pool with clear minimums and maximums.
Where can applicants find additional program details?
Additional program details are referenced through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program page for Wildlife Restoration.
Who is the contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The contact provided is Cheryl Rodriguez.
How can I contact the program representative listed in the notice?
You can contact Cheryl Rodriguez by phone at 505-248-7464 or by email at cherylrodriguez@fws.gov.
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