Region 5’s Wildlife Restoration Program offers Federal grant funding to States, Commonwealths, and territories aimed at habitat restoration, wildlife research, population surveys, land acquisition, and hunter education. The grant supports training in firearms and archery safety, hunter ethics, survival skills, and wildlife management. It also facilitates the development of public shooting ranges and wildlife identification courses. Applications are accepted until August 31, 2016, to promote safe and responsible hunting practices and enhance wildlife conservation efforts in the region.
Opportunity ID: 269795
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00027 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wildlife Restoration Program – Region 5 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Wildlife Restoration Program provides Federal grant funding to the 50 States, Commonwealths, and territories 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:
Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, 413-253-8409
judy_driscoll@fws.gov Email:judy_driscoll@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 269795 Full Announcement-1 -> FY15 WR NOFA REGION 5.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, 413-253-8409 judy_driscoll@fws.gov Email: judy_driscoll@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.611 | PKG00210089 | Oct 01, 2014 | Aug 31, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
269795 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
269795 Project-1.0.pdf
269795 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
269795 Other-1.0.pdf
269795 SF424A-1.0.pdf
269795 SF424C-1.0.pdf
269795 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
269795 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
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