Wildlife Restoration Program - Region 5
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 Wildlife Restoration Program provides Federal grant funding to the 50 States, Commonwealths, and territories for the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of wildlife habitat; wildlife management research; wildlife population surveys and inventories; land acquisition; hunter education and safety programs; coordination; development of facilities; facilities and services for conducting a hunter education and safety programs; and provisions for public use of wildlife resources.
The Hunter Education and Safety Program (Section 4(c)) includes training in the safe handling and...
use of firearms and archery equipment; hunter responsibilities and ethics; survival; construction, operation, and maintenance of public shooting ranges; and basic wildlife management and identification. Hunter Education and Safety Programs include the development and implementation of a programmed course of instruction leading toward the achievement of the hunter safety training goals and objectives. In general, the course is to train students to be safe and responsible hunters and assist the agency in accomplishing its mission and goals.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, 413-253-8409
judy_driscoll@fws.gov
judy_driscoll@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY15_WR_NOFA_REGION_5.docx | Wildlife Restoration Grant Program | Nov 24, 2014 03:45 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: December 31, 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:
F15AS00027
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
November 24, 2014
Archive date:
December 31, 2016
