Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.605 -- Sport Fish Restoration
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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, 1950. 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. Monies are apportioned annually following a legislatively established formula to each of the eligible participants (State Fish and Wildlife Agencies).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Grants Fiscal Officer Maria Sanchez 303 236-8185
Maria_Sanchez@fws.gov
Maria_Sanchez@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY18_SFR_NOFO_FINAL_v.2_11.3.2017.docx | 2018 Sport Fish Restoration NOFO | Jan 11, 2018 06:39 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: November 30, 2019
Award
$--
Program Funding
--
Expected awards
$100
Award Minimum
$5,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F18AS00069
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:
2
Posted date:
January 11, 2018
Archive date:
November 30, 2019
