Description
The Wildlife Restoration Grant Program provides funding for the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of wildlife habitat, wildlife management research, and the distribution of information produced by the projects. The program also supports hunter safety programs and the development or operation and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges. The program is available to State, Commonwealth, or territorial agencies with lead management responsibility for fish and wildlife resources. The program has a formula-based apportionment, with 50% based on land area and 50% based on the number of paid hunting license holders. The program requires a match of at least 25% of project costs from a non-Federal source.
• Eligible activities include wildlife habitat restoration, wildlife management research, hunter safety programs, and development or operation and maintenance of firearm and archery ranges.
• Ineligible activities include law enforcement of fish and game regulations, public relations activities to promote the fish and wildlife agency, and activities conducted for the primary purpose of generating revenue.
• Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov or mailed to the appropriate U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office.
• The program has a deadline of August 31, 2020, 11:59 p.m. PDT, and awards are typically made on a competitive basis.