Federal Funding for Fish and Wildlife - DNREC
Who can apply
Government, Academic
About this opportunity
Delaware's Division of Fish and Wildlife combines federal grants with state revenue from licenses and permits to support wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and public access. Three primary federal funding sources are available: (1) Wildlife Restoration Act (WRA) - funded by excise taxes on sporting firearms, ammunition, and hunting gear, provides 75% federal funding with 25% state match for wildlife and habitat restoration projects and hunter education; (2) Sport Fish Restoration Act (SFRA) - funded by excise taxes on fishing equipment and marine fuel revenues, provides 75% federal funding for sport fish restoration, boating access, and aquatic education programs with mandatory spending requirements; (3) State Wildlife Grants (SWG) - from Treasury appropriations, supports Species ...