The Federal Wildlife Restoration Program offers grants to States, Commonwealths, and territories for comprehensive wildlife conservation efforts. Funding supports critical activities including habitat restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement, alongside wildlife management research, population surveys, and land acquisition. A significant component is dedicated to hunter education and safety programs, encompassing training in firearm and archery safety, hunter ethics, survival skills, and the development of public shooting ranges. These educational initiatives aim to foster responsible and safe hunting practices, contributing to the broader management and public use of wildlife resources across participating regions. This grant is for advancing conservation and promoting safe outdoor recreation.
Opportunity ID: 145475
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F12AS00023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Region 7 – Wildlife Restoration Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2014 |
| 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 (State(s)) 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; provide facilities and services for conducting a hunter education and safety programs; and provisions for public use of wildlife resources.
Section 4(c) Hunter Education and Safety Program (Section 4(c)) include 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://grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tarajoy Mihan, 907-786-3698
tarajoy_mihan@fws.gov Email:tarajoy_mihan@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 145475 Full Announcement-1 -> fy12 wr application instr (revised).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tarajoy Mihan, 907-786-3698 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 | PKG00098950 | Aug 31, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
145475 SF424-2.0.pdf
145475 Project-1.1.pdf
145475 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
145475 Other-1.1.pdf
145475 SF424A-1.0.pdf
145475 SF424B-1.1.pdf
145475 SF424C-1.0.pdf
145475 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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