R8 (CA/NV) Wildlife Restoration Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies | F16AS00077

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the R8 (CA/NV) Wildlife Restoration Grant Program?

The R8 (CA/NV) Wildlife Restoration Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It provides funding to support wildlife and habitat work, along with related education outcomes, carried out by state-level fish and game agencies in Region 8 (California and Nevada).

Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?

This grant opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Is this a grant, cooperative agreement, or contract?

This opportunity is structured as a grant (not a cooperative agreement and not a contract).

Is this opportunity competitive or mandatory?

The listing describes the opportunity as mandatory, meaning it is part of an established federal assistance program that provides continuing support to states for eligible purposes, rather than being structured purely as a competitive solicitation.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is F16AS00077.

What CFDA number is associated with this program?

This program falls under CFDA 15.611.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants are state governments, specifically state-level fish and game agencies, as described in the opportunity information.

What geographic area does Region 8 cover for this opportunity?

Region 8 for this opportunity includes California and Nevada, and the program is intended for the states and agencies within that region.

What is the main purpose of the program?

At its core, the program provides funding to help states plan and implement projects that benefit wildlife resources and support the public's ability to use and enjoy those resources responsibly, with an emphasis on wildlife conservation and hunter education.

What types of projects and activities can be supported?

Supported activities include selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat; conducting wildlife management research; carrying out wildlife population surveys and inventories; and acquiring land when acquisition is needed to meet program goals.

Does the program support wildlife habitat restoration and improvement?

Yes. The program supports activities such as selecting, restoring, rehabilitating, and improving wildlife habitat.

Can funds be used for wildlife research?

Yes. The program supports wildlife management research as an eligible activity.

Can funds be used for wildlife surveys, monitoring, or inventories?

Yes. The program supports wildlife population surveys and inventories.

Is land acquisition an allowable activity under this program?

Yes. The program includes land acquisition as an allowable activity when acquisition is needed to meet program goals.

Does this grant support hunter education and safety programs?

Yes. The program supports hunter education and safety efforts, including coordination of those programs and the development of facilities.

Can grant funds be used to build or improve hunter education facilities?

Yes. Funding can be used to provide facilities and services necessary to conduct hunter education and safety programs, and the program also mentions development of facilities as part of its support for hunter education.

Does the program support public access or infrastructure for wildlife-related recreation?

Yes. The program supports making provisions for public use of wildlife resources, which can include access and infrastructure that enable safe, regulated, and sustainable recreation tied to wildlife.

What subject areas or outcomes does the opportunity emphasize?

The opportunity focuses on natural resources and education-related outcomes tied to wildlife conservation and hunter education.

What is the maximum award amount listed for this opportunity?

The posting lists an award ceiling of $4,000,000, meaning individual awards could be funded up to that maximum level under the announcement's parameters.

Does the award ceiling guarantee that an award will be $4,000,000?

No. The information indicates the award ceiling is the maximum amount that could be awarded, while actual award amounts typically depend on state apportionments, project scope, and allowable costs under the program.

What factors can influence the actual award amount?

Based on the information provided, actual award amounts typically depend on state apportionments, project scope, and allowable costs under the program.

What was the closing date shown for the opportunity?

The original closing date shown is August 30, 2017.

When was this opportunity created?

The opportunity record indicates it was created on January 14, 2016.

The listing shows "zero expected awards." What does that mean?

The record indicates zero expected awards in the listing, which is described as common in certain formula or mandatory grant structures where awards are driven by apportionment or other statutory allocation processes rather than a set number of competitive selections.