Region 5 offers grants under the Wildlife Restoration Program to support the restoration and improvement of wildlife habitats, wildlife research, land acquisition, and hunter education. The Section 4(c) Hunter Education and Safety Program focuses on firearm and archery safety, hunter ethics, survival skills, public shooting ranges, and wildlife management. The grant aims to provide training for safe and responsible hunting practices while assisting agencies in achieving their mission. Applications are open until August 31, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 218738
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F13AS00070 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Wildlife Restoration Program-Region 5 |
| Opportunity Category:: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 01, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Feb 01, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 31, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 31, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 43,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $10,000 |
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.
Section 4(c) Hunter Education and Safety Program (Section 4(c)) include 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 | Mandatory | Feb 01, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.611 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00163115 |
| Opening Date: | Oct 01, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 31, 2014 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Judy Driscoll |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 Mandatory Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.0] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.0] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Budget Information for Construction Programs (SF-424C) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B – Mandatory) [V1.1] Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D – Mandatory) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.611 | PKG00163115 | Oct 01, 2012 | Aug 31, 2014 | View | Judy Driscoll | Organization Applicants |