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FY17 Region 7 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program - Open to State Fish and Game Agency Only
I.
Description of Funding Opportunity:The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, 50 Stat.
917 as amended; 16 U.S.C.
669-669b, 669-669k, now known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, was approved by Congress on September 2, 1937, and began functioning July
1, 193 8. The purpose of this Act has been 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.
Additional information about the Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (WR) is available at:
http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/WR/WR.htm.
II.
Award Information:WR provides Federal grant funding to the 50 States, Commonwealths, and territories (not the District of Columbia) 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.
Description of Funding Opportunity:The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, 50 Stat.
917 as amended; 16 U.S.C.
669-669b, 669-669k, now known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, was approved by Congress on September 2, 1937, and began functioning July
1, 193 8. The purpose of this Act has been 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.
Additional information about the Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (WR) is available at:
http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/WR/WR.htm.
II.
Award Information:WR provides Federal grant funding to the 50 States, Commonwealths, and territories (not the District of Columbia) 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.
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-16-017.html
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U. S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U. S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-16-017.html
Contact:
NIH OER WebmasterFBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
Agency Email Description:
If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the NIH OER Webmaster
Agency Email:
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
Date Posted:
2016-12-15
Application Due Date:
2018-08-31
Archive Date:
2018-09-01
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