R2 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, now 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 has been 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
Grantor contact information
Description
Cheryl Rodriguez 505 248-7464
cheryl_rodriguez@fws.gov
cheryl_rodriguez@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY18_WR_NOFO_FINAL_v.2_11.3.2017.pdf | FY18 WR NOFO FINAL | Nov 14, 2017 07:39 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: October 1, 2018
Award
$--
Program Funding
--
Expected awards
$25,000
Award Minimum
$4,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F18AS00015
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:
November 2, 2017
Archive date:
October 1, 2018
