This grant is offered by the R6 Department to State Fish & Game agencies for wildlife habitat restoration, research, surveys, land acquisitions, and hunter education programs. The grant supports initiatives like safe handling of firearms, ethical hunting practices, survival skills, and wildlife identification. It aims to develop public shooting ranges, enhance wildlife management, and promote responsible hunting. The funding assists agencies in achieving their conservation goals and ensuring public safety. Application deadline: Aug 31, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 270269
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F15AS00041 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | R6 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program STATE F&G AGENCIES ONLY |
| Opportunity Category:: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 08, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Dec 08, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Archive Date:: | Nov 30, 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:: | WR 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:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Updated Opportunity for FY2015 | Dec 08, 2014 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1