Opportunity Information: Apply for F20AS00017
The R8 Sport Fish Restoration Program - State Fish and Wildlife Agencies Only (Funding Opportunity Number F20AS00017) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It operates under the Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, also known as the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (64 Stat. 430, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 777-777n, with certain exceptions). The program was intentionally modeled after the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to create a comparable federal-state partnership focused specifically on sport fish resources rather than terrestrial wildlife.
The core purpose of this grant program is to help state fish and wildlife agencies restore, conserve, manage, and enhance sport fish populations, while also expanding and improving the public benefits tied to those fisheries. In practical terms, that includes supporting on-the-ground fisheries management and restoration work, improving recreational opportunities connected to sport fishing, educating the public about aquatic resources, and investing in boating access to public waters. The overall emphasis is on both the health of aquatic ecosystems and the public's ability to responsibly enjoy and benefit from them.
Funding for the program comes from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which is financed through user-based revenues rather than general appropriations. Those revenues primarily include federal excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, excise taxes on electric outboard motors, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts, and pleasure craft, and a portion of the federal gasoline tax that is attributable to motorboats and small engines. The collected revenues are deposited into the trust fund and then distributed through annual apportionments.
A key feature of this opportunity is that funds are apportioned each year to eligible participants according to a legislatively established formula, meaning the allocation to states is structured by statute rather than decided solely through a competitive proposal process. Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically state fish and wildlife agencies, which are the intended recipients and implementers of SFR-funded activities. The opportunity is categorized under Education, Natural Resources, and Science and Technology/Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.605.
The public listing for this opportunity shows a creation date of October 8, 2019, with an original closing date of August 31, 2021. The listed award ceiling is $18,000,000, and the expected number of awards is shown as 0 in the source record, which often reflects the nature of formula-based apportionments and administrative listing conventions rather than indicating a lack of funding in practice.Apply for F20AS00017
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the education, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R8 Sport Fish Restoration Program - State Fish and Wildlife Agencies Only" 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 Oct 08, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2021. (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 $18,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the R8 Sport Fish Restoration Program - State Fish and Wildlife Agencies Only (F20AS00017)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number F20AS00017 and is tied to the federal Sport Fish Restoration framework.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What law authorizes this program?
The program operates under the Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950, also known as the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (64 Stat. 430, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 777-777n, with certain exceptions).
How is this program related to the Pittman-Robertson Act?
The program was intentionally modeled after the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to create a comparable federal-state partnership, but with a focus on sport fish resources rather than terrestrial wildlife.
What is the main purpose of the Sport Fish Restoration Program?
The core purpose is to help state fish and wildlife agencies restore, conserve, manage, and enhance sport fish populations, while also expanding and improving the public benefits connected to those fisheries.
What types of activities does the program support?
Based on the opportunity description, supported activities can include on-the-ground fisheries management and restoration work, improvements to recreational opportunities tied to sport fishing, public education about aquatic resources, and investments in boating access to public waters.
Does the program focus only on fish populations, or also on public access and use?
The emphasis is on both the health of aquatic ecosystems and the public's ability to responsibly enjoy and benefit from sport fisheries, including boating access to public waters.
Where does the funding come from?
Funding comes from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which is financed through user-based revenues rather than general appropriations.
What are the user-based revenue sources that feed the trust fund?
The listed sources include federal excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, excise taxes on electric outboard motors, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts, and pleasure craft, and a portion of the federal gasoline tax attributable to motorboats and small engines.
How are funds distributed to recipients?
Funds are distributed through annual apportionments, and eligible participants receive allocations according to a legislatively established formula.
Is this opportunity competitive, or is it formula-based?
A key feature described is that funds are apportioned each year according to a statutory formula, meaning allocations to states are structured by law rather than determined solely through a competitive proposal process.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically state fish and wildlife agencies.
Are local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or individuals eligible?
Not under the eligibility statement provided. The listing specifies eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically state fish and wildlife agencies.
What kinds of benefits to the public are mentioned in the description?
The description highlights expanding and improving public benefits tied to sport fisheries, including recreational opportunities connected to sport fishing, education about aquatic resources, and boating access to public waters.
What are the opportunity categories associated with this grant?
The opportunity is categorized under Education, Natural Resources, and Science and Technology/Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The associated CFDA number listed is 15.605.
What is the listed award ceiling?
The public listing shows an award ceiling of $18,000,000.
What does the listing say about the expected number of awards?
The source record shows an expected number of awards as 0, and the description notes this often reflects formula-based apportionments and administrative listing conventions rather than indicating a lack of funding in practice.
What are the key dates shown in the public listing?
The listing shows a creation date of October 8, 2019, and an original closing date of August 31, 2021.
Does the closing date mean the program ended?
The information provided only states that the public listing includes an original closing date of August 31, 2021. No additional statement is provided about program continuation or discontinuation beyond what is shown in the listing details.
What is the overall policy approach behind this program?
The program reflects a federal-state partnership model designed to support sport fish resources, with a focus on restoring and managing fisheries and improving public benefits such as recreation, education, and boating access.
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