Region -7 Alaska Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program - Only open to Alaska Department of Fish & Game

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. The program 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. • The program is open to State fish and wildlife agencies. • The program is funded by revenues collected from excise taxes on sport fishing equipment and other related sources. • The program supports three of the Department of the Interior’s priorities, including creating a conservation stewardship legacy, utilizing natural resources, and restoring trust with local communities.