This department is offering the Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program to provide funding for wildlife habitat restoration, wildlife management research, and hunter safety programs. The program aims to support the development and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges in order to enhance existing hunter education efforts. The program was established in response to a need for additional funds to bolster hunter education and shooting range initiatives, as identified by the Congressional Resource Committee. Applications are open until August 31, 2018, for interested parties in the Northeast Region (R5).
Opportunity ID: 298730
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F18AS00026 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10) – Northeast Region (R5) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.626 — Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $240,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | 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 was 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. Congress saw a need for additional funds to support hunter education and shooting range development, if States were to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The Congressional Resource Committee had broad support from sportsmenâ¿¿s organizations who stated that States were not using their possible allotments to support these programs or there was not a consistent level of effort to further the future of hunting. As a result, Congress passed the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 and as part of this Act created the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program (Section 10) to address these concerns. The passage of Section 10 set aside $7.5 million in 2001 and 2002 and $8 million thereafter to â¿¿enhanceâ¿ existing hunter education or shooting range programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Fiscal Officer Judy Driscoll 413 253-8409
Judy_Driscoll@fws.gov Email:Judy_Driscoll@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| change from discretionary to mandatory | Nov 15, 2017 | |
| Nov 15, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F18AS00026 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10) – Northeast Region (R5) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.626 — Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $240,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | 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 was 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. Congress saw a need for additional funds to support hunter education and shooting range development, if States were to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The Congressional Resource Committee had broad support from sportsmenâ¿¿s organizations who stated that States were not using their possible allotments to support these programs or there was not a consistent level of effort to further the future of hunting. As a result, Congress passed the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 and as part of this Act created the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program (Section 10) to address these concerns. The passage of Section 10 set aside $7.5 million in 2001 and 2002 and $8 million thereafter to â¿¿enhanceâ¿ existing hunter education or shooting range programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Fiscal Officer Judy Driscoll 413 253-8409
Judy_Driscoll@fws.gov Email:Judy_Driscoll@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F18AS00026 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10) – Northeast Region (R5) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.626 — Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $240,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | 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 was 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. Congress saw a need for additional funds to support hunter education and shooting range development, if States were to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The Congressional Resource Committee had broad support from sportsmenâ¿¿s organizations who stated that States were not using their possible allotments to support these programs or there was not a consistent level of effort to further the future of hunting. As a result, Congress passed the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 and as part of this Act created the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program (Section 10) to address these concerns. The passage of Section 10 set aside $7.5 million in 2001 and 2002 and $8 million thereafter to â¿¿enhanceâ¿ existing hunter education or shooting range programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Fiscal Officer Judy Driscoll 413 253-8409
Judy_Driscoll@fws.gov Email:Judy_Driscoll@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 298730 Full Announcement-Hunter Education Section 10 -> FY18 Hunter Education Section 10NOFO FINAL v.2 11.3.2017jad.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Fiscal Officer Judy Driscoll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.626 | PKG00236293 | Nov 15, 2017 | Aug 31, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
298730 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
298730 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
298730 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
298730 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
298730 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
298730 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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