R2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program FOR STATE FISH AND GAME AGENCIES

The Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950 (Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act), 64 Stat.

430 as amended; 16 U.S.C.

777-777m, was passed on August 9, 195 0. It was modeled after the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to create a parallel program for management, conservation,


and restoration of sport fishery resources.

The Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (SFR) is funded by revenues collected from excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, electric motors and sonar, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts and pleasure craft, and a portion of gasoline tax attributable to motorboats and small engines.

Revenues are deposited into and appropriated from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.

SFR provides funding to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and the public use and benefits from these resources; to educate the public about aquatic resources; and to provide boating access to public waters.
Related Programs

Sport Fish Restoration Program

Department of the Interior


Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service

Office:

Estimated Funding: $0


Who's Eligible


Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://www.grants.gov

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Full Opportunity Web Address:


Contact:


Agency Email Description:


Agency Email:
Cheryl_Rodriguez@fws.gov

Date Posted:
2016-11-16

Application Due Date:
2018-08-31

Archive Date:
2018-11-01



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