Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00029
The Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program for the Northeast Region (R5) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, under the authority of the Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, also known as the Dingell-Johnson Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777m). Established in 1950 and modeled after the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, the program was designed to create a dedicated, long-term funding stream for the management, conservation, restoration, and overall improvement of sport fishery resources across the United States, with funds distributed to eligible state fish and wildlife agencies.
Funding for this program comes from user- and industry-based revenue sources rather than general tax appropriations. Specifically, the Sport Fish Restoration (SFR) program is supported by excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, electric motors, and sonar; import duties on fishing tackle, yachts, and pleasure craft; and a portion of federal gasoline taxes attributable to motorboats and small engines. These receipts flow into the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, from which Congress appropriates funds for distribution through the program. This structure is meant to tie the benefits of fisheries and boating investments to the communities and activities that generate the revenue, helping sustain aquatic resource work over time.
The core purpose of the grants is to help states restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and to expand and improve the public use and benefits that come from healthy fisheries. In practice, this can include work that improves fish habitat, supports science-based fisheries management, strengthens conservation and restoration efforts, and increases angler access and opportunities. The program also supports public education related to aquatic resources and can fund projects that provide or improve boating access to public waters, reflecting the program's dual focus on fishery resources and the recreational infrastructure that allows the public to enjoy them.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically state fish and wildlife agencies, and funding is apportioned annually according to a legislatively established formula among eligible participants. The listing indicates this opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.605, uses the grant funding instrument, and falls within the Natural Resources funding activity category. For this particular notice (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00029), the opportunity was created on November 15, 2017, with an original closing date of August 31, 2019. The stated award ceiling is $8,000,000, and the expected number of awards is 50, reflecting the broad, state-centered distribution of funds rather than a small number of large competitive awards.
Additional program background and reference material is available through the Fish and Wildlife Service's Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration information page at http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/SFR/SFR.htm.Apply for F18AS00029
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program - Northeast Region (R5)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.605.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 15, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2019. (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 $8,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (Northeast Region R5) - FAQs
1) What is the Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (SFR) for the Northeast Region (R5)?
The Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program for the Northeast Region (R5) is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports state-led work to manage, conserve, restore, and improve sport fishery resources, along with related public benefits like angler access and boating access to public waters.
2) What law authorizes this grant program?
The program is authorized by the Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, also known as the Dingell-Johnson Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777m).
3) When was the program established and what was it modeled after?
The program was established in 1950 and was modeled after the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act.
4) Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
5) Is this program funded by general tax appropriations?
No. Funding comes from user- and industry-based revenue sources rather than general tax appropriations.
6) What are the revenue sources that fund the Sport Fish Restoration program?
The program is supported by excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, electric motors, and sonar; import duties on fishing tackle, yachts, and pleasure craft; and a portion of federal gasoline taxes attributable to motorboats and small engines.
7) Where do these receipts go before grant funds are distributed?
These receipts flow into the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Congress then appropriates funds from the Trust Fund for distribution through the program.
8) What is the overall purpose of SFR grants?
The core purpose is to help states restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and to expand and improve the public use and benefits that come from healthy fisheries.
9) What types of activities can SFR funding support (based on the notice description)?
Examples described include improving fish habitat, supporting science-based fisheries management, strengthening conservation and restoration efforts, increasing angler access and opportunities, supporting public education related to aquatic resources, and providing or improving boating access to public waters.
10) Does the program support boating access projects as well as fishery resource work?
Yes. The notice describes a dual focus that includes both sport fishery resources and recreational infrastructure, including projects that provide or improve boating access to public waters.
11) Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically state fish and wildlife agencies.
12) How are funds distributed to eligible recipients?
Funding is apportioned annually according to a legislatively established formula among eligible participants.
13) Is this opportunity competitive or formula-based?
The notice emphasizes broad, state-centered distribution and describes annual apportionment by a legislatively established formula, indicating a formula-based structure rather than a small number of highly competitive awards.
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The listing indicates the CFDA number is 15.605.
15) What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The listing indicates the funding instrument is a grant.
16) What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The listing places the opportunity within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
17) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided is F18AS00029.
18) When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 15, 2017.
19) What was the original closing date listed for this notice?
The original closing date listed is August 31, 2019.
20) What is the stated award ceiling?
The stated award ceiling is $8,000,000.
21) How many awards were expected under this notice?
The expected number of awards is 50.
22) Why does the notice list a relatively high number of expected awards?
The notice explains that the program reflects broad, state-centered distribution of funds rather than a small number of large competitive awards.
23) Where can applicants or the public find additional reference information about SFR?
Additional program background and reference material is available from the Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration page: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/SFR/SFR.htm.
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