Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00037
The R3 Section 10 Hunter Education Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act framework (CFDA 15.626). It is designed specifically for state fish and wildlife agencies, reflecting Congress intent to strengthen hunter education and safety efforts nationwide and to support the longer-term future of hunting and responsible firearm and archery use. The opportunity traces its roots to the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, which originally focused on wildlife habitat restoration and improvement, wildlife management research, and sharing information produced by these projects. In 1970, the Act was expanded to include hunter safety programs and the development, operation, or maintenance of firearm and archery ranges, recognizing that safe, well-run education programs and places to practice are essential components of wildlife conservation and hunting participation.
This particular funding stream, known as Section 10 (the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program), was created through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000. Congress created Section 10 after concerns were raised, including by sportsmen organizations, that many states were not fully using the hunter education and range-related funding available to them or were not maintaining a consistent level of effort to keep these programs strong. To address that gap, Section 10 established a dedicated set-aside to enhance existing hunter education and shooting range programs. The legislative history described in the notice highlights a forward-looking motivation: ensuring states have the resources to meet modern challenges and sustain safe, accessible pathways into hunting and shooting sports.
For this specific opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00037), eligibility is limited to state governments (in practice, state fish and game or fish and wildlife agencies only). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity areas fall under education and natural resources. The notice lists an award ceiling of up to $2,000,000 per award and anticipates about 20 awards. The opportunity was created on November 22, 2017, with an original application closing date of August 31, 2018. Overall, the program is aimed at helping states bolster and improve hunter education and safety programming and related shooting range efforts, using the dedicated Section 10 funding set aside by Congress (initially $7.5 million in 2001 and 2002, and $8 million annually thereafter) to enhance these core recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) and safety-supporting activities.Apply for F18AS00037
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the education, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R3 Section 10 Hunter Education Grant Program (TO STATE F&G AGENCIES ONLY)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.626.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 22, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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FAQs: R3 Section 10 Hunter Education Grant Program (F18AS00037)
What is the R3 Section 10 Hunter Education Grant Program?
The R3 Section 10 Hunter Education Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It operates under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act framework (CFDA 15.626) and is designed to help states strengthen hunter education and safety efforts, including related shooting range activities that support safe participation.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
This grant opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the legal framework or program authority behind this funding?
The opportunity is offered under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act framework (CFDA 15.626). It also aligns with the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program (Section 10), which was established through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000.
What does "Section 10" refer to in this program?
"Section 10" refers to the Firearm and Bowhunter Education and Safety Program. It is a dedicated set-aside created to enhance existing hunter education and shooting range programs.
Why was Section 10 created?
Section 10 was created after concerns were raised that many states were not fully using the hunter education and range-related funding available to them or were not maintaining a consistent level of effort to keep these programs strong. Congress established a dedicated set-aside to help address that gap and ensure states had resources to meet modern challenges and sustain safe, accessible pathways into hunting and shooting sports.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. In practice, the notice specifies that this is for state fish and game agencies or state fish and wildlife agencies only.
Are local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or individuals eligible to apply?
No. Based on the notice, eligibility for this specific opportunity is limited to state governments (specifically state fish and wildlife agencies).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00037.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity areas does this grant support?
The notice lists the activity areas as education and natural resources. The program focus is on strengthening hunter education and safety programming and related shooting range efforts.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is aimed at helping states bolster and improve hunter education and safety programming and related shooting range efforts. It reflects Congressional intent to strengthen hunter education and safety nationwide and support the longer-term future of hunting and responsible firearm and archery use.
How does this opportunity relate to "R3" (recruitment, retention, and reactivation)?
The notice describes these activities as supporting core recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) and safety-supporting activities by strengthening education, safety programming, and related range efforts that support participation.
What is the award ceiling per grant?
The notice lists an award ceiling of up to $2,000,000 per award.
How many awards are anticipated?
The notice anticipates about 20 awards.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 22, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed in the notice is August 31, 2018.
What historical legislation led to hunter education and range support being included under this framework?
The roots trace back to the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, which initially emphasized habitat restoration and improvement, wildlife management research, and sharing information produced by these projects. In 1970, the Act was expanded to include hunter safety programs and the development, operation, or maintenance of firearm and archery ranges.
Why did the 1970 expansion matter for hunter education and ranges?
The 1970 expansion recognized that safe, well-run education programs and places to practice (firearm and archery ranges) are essential components of wildlife conservation and hunting participation.
What funding levels are associated with the Section 10 set-aside?
The notice describes the Section 10 set-aside as initially $7.5 million in 2001 and 2002, and $8 million annually thereafter, intended to enhance these education and range-related efforts.
Is this grant described as discretionary or formula-based?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is identified under CFDA 15.626.
What broader outcomes is Congress trying to support through this program?
Based on the notice, the intent is to strengthen hunter education and safety efforts nationwide, support the longer-term future of hunting, and promote responsible firearm and archery use by ensuring states can maintain and enhance strong, modern programs and related range efforts.
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