The Department of the Interior is offering the Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program to provide funding for the restoration, conservation, management, and enhancement of sport fish populations in the Northeast Region. This grant aims to support the public use and benefits of these resources, educate the public about aquatic resources, and enhance boating access to public waters. Funding is made possible through excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, import duties, and a portion of gasoline tax, all aimed at sustaining and improving sport fishery resources. State Fish and Wildlife Agencies are eligible participants who receive annual apportionments based on a legislatively established formula. Applications are accepted until August 31, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 298754
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F18AS00029 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program – 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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.605 — Sport Fish Restoration |
| 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, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950 (Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act), 64 Stat. 430 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 777-777m, was passed on August 9, 1950. It was modeled after the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to create a parallel program for management, conservation, and restoration of sport fishery resources. The Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (SFR) is funded by revenues collected from excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, electric motors and sonar, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts and pleasure craft, and a portion of gasoline tax attributable to motorboats and small engines. Revenues are deposited into and appropriated from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. SFR provides funding to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and the public use and benefits from these resources; to educate the public about aquatic resources; and to provide boating access to public waters. Monies are apportioned annually following a legislatively established formula to each of the eligible participants (State Fish and Wildlife Agencies). Additional information about SFR is available at: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/SFR/SFR.htm. |
| 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 to mandatory | Nov 15, 2017 | |
| Nov 15, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F18AS00029 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program – 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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.605 — Sport Fish Restoration |
| 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, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950 (Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act), 64 Stat. 430 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 777-777m, was passed on August 9, 1950. It was modeled after the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to create a parallel program for management, conservation, and restoration of sport fishery resources. The Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (SFR) is funded by revenues collected from excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, electric motors and sonar, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts and pleasure craft, and a portion of gasoline tax attributable to motorboats and small engines. Revenues are deposited into and appropriated from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. SFR provides funding to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and the public use and benefits from these resources; to educate the public about aquatic resources; and to provide boating access to public waters. Monies are apportioned annually following a legislatively established formula to each of the eligible participants (State Fish and Wildlife Agencies). Additional information about SFR is available at: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/SFR/SFR.htm. |
| 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: | F18AS00029 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program – 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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.605 — Sport Fish Restoration |
| 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, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950 (Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act), 64 Stat. 430 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 777-777m, was passed on August 9, 1950. It was modeled after the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to create a parallel program for management, conservation, and restoration of sport fishery resources. The Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (SFR) is funded by revenues collected from excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, electric motors and sonar, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts and pleasure craft, and a portion of gasoline tax attributable to motorboats and small engines. Revenues are deposited into and appropriated from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. SFR provides funding to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and the public use and benefits from these resources; to educate the public about aquatic resources; and to provide boating access to public waters. Monies are apportioned annually following a legislatively established formula to each of the eligible participants (State Fish and Wildlife Agencies). Additional information about SFR is available at: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/SFR/SFR.htm. |
| 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 298754 Full Announcement-Sport Fish Restoration Grants -> FY18 SFR NOFO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.605 | PKG00236316 | Nov 15, 2017 | Aug 31, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
298754 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
298754 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
298754 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
298754 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
298754 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
298754 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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