The Department of Interior is offering the FY17 Region 7 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program to State Fish and Game Agencies for habitat restoration, wildlife management research, population surveys, and hunter education programs. The grant aims to improve wildlife habitat, support wildlife research, and enhance hunter safety through funding for facilities, education programs, and public use of wildlife resources. Applications should focus on projects aligned with the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act objectives. The closing date for applications is August 31, 2018, 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 290720
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00073 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY17 Region 7 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program – Open to State Fish and Game Agency Only |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | I. Description of Funding Opportunity:The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, 50 Stat. 917 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 669-669b, 669-669k, now known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, was approved by Congress on September 2, 1937, and began functioning July 1, 1938. The purpose of this Act has been to provide funding for the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of wildlife habitat, wildlife management research, and the distribution of information produced by the projects. The Act was amended on October 23, 1970, to include funding for hunter safety programs and the development or the operation and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. Additional information about the Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (WR) is available at: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/WR/WR.htm. II. Award Information:WR provides Federal grant funding to the 50 States, Commonwealths, and territories (not the District of Columbia) for the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of wildlife habitat; wildlife management research; wildlife population surveys and inventories; land acquisition; hunter education and safety programs; coordination; development of facilities; facilities and services for conducting a hunter education and safety programs; and provisions for public use of wildlife resources. The Hunter Education and Safety Program (Section 4(c)) includes training in the safe handling and use of firearms and archery equipment; hunter responsibilities and ethics; survival; construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges; and basic wildlife management and identification. Hunter Education and Safety Programs include the development and implementation of a programmed course of instruction leading toward the achievement of the hunter safety training goals and objectives. In general, the course is to train students to be safe and responsible hunters and assist the agency in accomplishing its mission and goals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tarajoy Mihan +19077863698
Tarajoy_Mihan@fws.gov Email:Tarajoy_Mihan@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changed from Discretionary to Mandatory | Dec 15, 2016 | |
| Dec 15, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00073 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY17 Region 7 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program – Open to State Fish and Game Agency Only |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | I. Description of Funding Opportunity:The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, 50 Stat. 917 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 669-669b, 669-669k, now known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, was approved by Congress on September 2, 1937, and began functioning July 1, 1938. The purpose of this Act has been to provide funding for the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of wildlife habitat, wildlife management research, and the distribution of information produced by the projects. The Act was amended on October 23, 1970, to include funding for hunter safety programs and the development or the operation and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. Additional information about the Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (WR) is available at: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/WR/WR.htm. II. Award Information:WR provides Federal grant funding to the 50 States, Commonwealths, and territories (not the District of Columbia) for the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of wildlife habitat; wildlife management research; wildlife population surveys and inventories; land acquisition; hunter education and safety programs; coordination; development of facilities; facilities and services for conducting a hunter education and safety programs; and provisions for public use of wildlife resources. The Hunter Education and Safety Program (Section 4(c)) includes training in the safe handling and use of firearms and archery equipment; hunter responsibilities and ethics; survival; construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges; and basic wildlife management and identification. Hunter Education and Safety Programs include the development and implementation of a programmed course of instruction leading toward the achievement of the hunter safety training goals and objectives. In general, the course is to train students to be safe and responsible hunters and assist the agency in accomplishing its mission and goals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tarajoy Mihan +19077863698
Tarajoy_Mihan@fws.gov Email:Tarajoy_Mihan@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00073 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY17 Region 7 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program – Open to State Fish and Game Agency Only |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | I. Description of Funding Opportunity: The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, 50 Stat. 917 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 669-669b, 669-669k, now known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, was approved by Congress on September 2, 1937, and began functioning July 1, 1938. The purpose of this Act has been to provide funding for the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of wildlife habitat, wildlife management research, and the distribution of information produced by the projects. The Act was amended on October 23, 1970, to include funding for hunter safety programs and the development or the operation and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. Additional information about the Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (WR) is available at: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/WR/WR.htm. II. Award Information: The Hunter Education and Safety Program (Section 4(c)) includes training in the safe handling and use of firearms and archery equipment; hunter responsibilities and ethics; survival; construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges; and basic wildlife management and identification. Hunter Education and Safety Programs include the development and implementation of a programmed course of instruction leading toward the achievement of the hunter safety training goals and objectives. In general, the course is to train students to be safe and responsible hunters and assist the agency in accomplishing its mission and goals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tarajoy Mihan +19077863698
Tarajoy_Mihan@fws.gov Email:Tarajoy_Mihan@fws.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tarajoy Mihan +19077863698 Tarajoy_Mihan@fws.gov Email: Tarajoy_Mihan@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.611 | PKG00229783 | Sep 01, 2016 | Aug 31, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
290720 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
290720 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
290720 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
290720 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
290720 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
290720 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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