This grant, offered by the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program, originates from the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, which later expanded to include hunter safety and shooting ranges in 1970. Faced with concerns about inconsistent state-level support for hunter education and range development, Congress established the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program (Section 10) through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000. This grant is specifically designed to enhance existing hunter education programs and promote the development or maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. Annually funded with approximately $8 million, this initiative aims to ensure the future of hunting by supporting vital safety training and accessible shooting facilities across states.
Opportunity ID: 227653
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00116 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.626 — Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 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 Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, 50 Stat. 917 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 669-669b, 669-669k, popularly 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 sportsmen¿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 ¿enhance¿ existing hunter education or shooting range programs.
Additional information about Section 10 is on the internet at http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/HunterEd/HE.htm. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cheryl Rodriguez, 505-248-7464
cheryl_rodriguez@fws.gov Email:cheryl_rodriguez@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This is a mandatory program. | Mar 21, 2013 | |
| Mar 21, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00116 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education Program) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.626 — Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 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 Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, 50 Stat. 917 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 669-669b, 669-669k, popularly 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 sportsmen¿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 ¿enhance¿ existing hunter education or shooting range programs.
Additional information about Section 10 is on the internet at http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/HunterEd/HE.htm. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cheryl Rodriguez, 505-248-7464
cheryl_rodriguez@fws.gov Email:cheryl_rodriguez@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00116 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Firearm and Bow Hunter Safety and Education Program (Section 10 Hunter Education 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: | 15.626 — Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 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 Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, 50 Stat. 917 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 669-669b, 669-669k, popularly 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 sportsmen¿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 ¿enhance¿ existing hunter education or shooting range programs.
Additional information about Section 10 is on the internet at http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/HunterEd/HE.htm. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cheryl Rodriguez, 505-248-7464
cheryl_rodriguez@fws.gov Email:cheryl_rodriguez@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 227653 Full Announcement-1 -> fy13_he_application_instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cheryl Rodriguez, 505-248-7464 cheryl_rodriguez@fws.gov Email: cheryl_rodriguez@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.626 | PKG00171034 | Oct 01, 2012 | Aug 31, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
227653 SF424-2.0.pdf
227653 Project-1.1.pdf
227653 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
227653 Other-1.1.pdf
227653 SF424A-1.0.pdf
227653 SF424B-1.1.pdf
227653 SF424C-1.0.pdf
227653 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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