R8 (CA/NV) Wildlife Restoration Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.611 -- Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, 50 Stat. 917 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 669-669b, 669-669k, popularly known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, was approved by Congress on September 2, 1937, and began functioning July 1, 1938. The purpose of this Act was 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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer, 916-414-6525
Tracey_Vriens@fws.gov
Tracey_Vriens@fws.gov
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Link to additional information
Archived: November 1, 2016
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
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Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F15AS00091
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
February 5, 2015
Archive date:
November 1, 2016
