Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program Region 5 Northeast Region

The Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program provides funding to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations and the public use and benefits from these resources. The program is funded by revenues collected from excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, electric outboard motors, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts and pleasure craft, and a portion of gasoline tax attributable to motorboats and small engines. Eligible applicants include State fish and wildlife agencies. The program aims to educate the public about aquatic resources and provide boating access to public waters. Key aspects of the program include: • Restoration and conservation of sport fish populations • Management of sport fishery resources • Education of the public about aquatic resources • Provision of boating access to public waters • Annual apportionment of monies to eligible participants following a legislatively established formula