Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00093
The R3 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00093) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Wildlife Restoration (Pittman-Robertson) framework. It traces back to the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 (commonly known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act), which Congress approved on September 2, 1937, with program operations beginning July 1, 1938. The core intent of this long-running program is to support on-the-ground and programmatic work that benefits wildlife and the habitats wildlife depend on, while also strengthening the research and information-sharing needed for effective wildlife management.
The grant program is designed to fund activities such as selecting and acquiring or otherwise securing wildlife habitat, restoring and rehabilitating habitat, and improving habitat conditions to better support wildlife populations. It also supports wildlife management research, which can include studies and monitoring efforts that help agencies understand population status, habitat needs, and management outcomes. Another key purpose is the distribution of information produced by these projects, meaning the program is not just about conducting work but also about ensuring that findings, best practices, and results are communicated and put to use.
An important expansion of allowable work was added through a 1970 amendment (October 23, 1970). That update explicitly broadened the program to include hunter safety programs and the development, operation, or maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. In practice, this means the program can support both conservation and the infrastructure and education that underpins safe, responsible hunting and shooting sports, as long as it aligns with program rules and eligible purposes under the Act.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically state fish and game agencies, which is why the opportunity is labeled "TO STATE F&G AGENCIES ONLY." The activity category is Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.611. The opportunity listing shows an award ceiling of up to $5,000,000, with an original closing date of August 31, 2018, and a creation date of December 29, 2016. Additional official background and program details are referenced through the Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration programs website at http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/WR/WR.htm.Apply for F17AS00093
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R3 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (TO STATE F&G AGENCIES ONLY)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.611.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-12-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-08-31. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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R3 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (F17AS00093) FAQs
What is the R3 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program (F17AS00093)?
The R3 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Wildlife Restoration (Pittman-Robertson) framework. It supports work that benefits wildlife and wildlife habitat, along with the research and information-sharing needed for effective wildlife management.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the legal foundation for this program?
The program traces back to the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, commonly known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. Congress approved it on September 2, 1937, and program operations began on July 1, 1938.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core intent is to support on-the-ground and programmatic work that benefits wildlife and the habitats wildlife depend on, while strengthening the research and information-sharing needed for sound wildlife management.
What types of habitat projects can be funded?
The program is designed to fund activities such as selecting and acquiring or otherwise securing wildlife habitat, restoring and rehabilitating habitat, and improving habitat conditions to better support wildlife populations.
Does the program fund wildlife research and monitoring?
Yes. It supports wildlife management research, including studies and monitoring efforts that help agencies understand population status, habitat needs, and management outcomes.
Is information-sharing or outreach part of what the grant supports?
Yes. A key purpose is distributing information produced by funded projects, meaning the program supports not only conducting the work but also communicating findings, results, and best practices so they can be used in wildlife management.
How did the 1970 amendment change what the program can support?
An amendment dated October 23, 1970 explicitly broadened allowable activities to include hunter safety programs and the development, operation, or maintenance of firearm and archery ranges.
Can this program support hunter safety and shooting range projects?
Yes. As a result of the 1970 amendment, the program can support hunter safety programs as well as the development, operation, or maintenance of firearm and archery ranges, when aligned with eligible purposes under the Act.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically state fish and game agencies. The opportunity is labeled "TO STATE F&G AGENCIES ONLY."
Are non-state applicants eligible (such as nonprofits, universities, tribes, or local governments)?
Based on the listing information provided, eligibility is limited to state fish and game agencies only.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.611.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) shown in the listing?
The listing shows an award ceiling of up to $5,000,000.
What does it mean that this is a "mandatory" federal grant opportunity?
The opportunity is described as mandatory in the listing. The information provided does not add further detail on how that affects application procedures or funding decisions.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The listing shows a creation date of December 29, 2016.
What was the original closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date shown is August 31, 2018.
Where can applicants find official background and program details?
Official background and program details are referenced through the USFWS Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration programs website: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/WR/WR.htm.
What kinds of outcomes is this program trying to achieve?
The program aims to improve wildlife habitat, support healthy wildlife populations, strengthen wildlife management through research and monitoring, and ensure useful project information is shared and applied in practice.
How does this program relate to the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act?
This grant program operates under the Wildlife Restoration (Pittman-Robertson) framework and is rooted in the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 (Pittman-Robertson).
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