F24AS00331-Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement

The Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement is a funding opportunity provided by the Fish and Wildlife Service to support conservation projects that address regional or national priority needs of states and their partners. The program has two components: the Traditional Multistate Conservation Grant Program (T-MSCGP) and the R3 Multistate Conservation Grant Program (R3-MSCGP). Eligible activities for T-MSCGP include sport fisheries and wildlife management, such as research projects, fish and wildlife habitat improvements, and other purposes consistent with the enabling legislation. Eligible activities for R3-MSCGP are hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment activities that promote a national hunting and shooting sports recruitment program, including related communication and outreach activities. The program is open to state governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and other eligible entities. • The program provides funding for projects that address regional or national priority needs of states and their partners. • The program has two components: T-MSCGP and R3-MSCGP. • Eligible activities for T-MSCGP include sport fisheries and wildlife management. • Eligible activities for R3-MSCGP include hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment activities. • The program is open to various types of eligible entities.