The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program, originating from the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, offers grants exclusively to State Fish and Game Agencies. This grant is for the vital purpose of funding comprehensive wildlife habitat selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement. It also supports essential wildlife management research and the effective distribution of information derived from these projects. Furthermore, an amendment in 1970 expanded this program’s scope to provide crucial financial assistance for hunter safety programs. It also supports the development, operation, and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. This long-standing federal initiative aims to bolster wildlife conservation efforts across states and promote responsible recreational activities.
Opportunity ID: 247973
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F14AS00027 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | R2 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (TO STATE FISH AND GAME AGENCIES ONLY) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2015 |
| 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. |
| 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 madatory program | Nov 19, 2013 | |
| Nov 19, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F14AS00027 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | R2 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (TO STATE FISH AND GAME AGENCIES ONLY) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2015 |
| 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. |
| 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: | F14AS00027 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | R2 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (TO STATE FISH AND GAME AGENCIES ONLY) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2015 |
| 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. |
| 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 247973 Full Announcement-1 -> fy14 wr application instr.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.611 | PKG00189790 | Oct 01, 2013 | Sep 30, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
247973 SF424-2.0.pdf
247973 Project-1.1.pdf
247973 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
247973 Other-1.1.pdf
247973 SF424A-1.0.pdf
247973 SF424B-1.1.pdf
247973 SF424C-1.0.pdf
247973 SF424D-1.1.pdf