2025 Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation
This grant provides funding to organizations in Pennsylvania to create educational programs that promote fishing and boating, focusing on attracting new participants, retaining current ones, and reactivating former anglers and boaters.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) Education Grant provides up to $25,000 to support organizations in delivering educational programs that encourage fishing and boating across the state. Aimed at retaining current participants, reactivating former anglers and boaters, and attracting diverse new audiences, the grant funds programs that build skills, increase knowledge, and enhance access to local fishing and boating opportunities. Eligible organizations must commit a 25% match of total project costs and align their programs with PFBC’s goals of fostering an inclusive and engaged community of anglers and boaters. Applications are due by December 6, 2024, with award announcements expected by February 28, 2025. Projects may begin around July 1, 2025, pending Comptroller approval, and must be completed by June 30, 2026, with a final report due by July 15, 2026. It is essential that projects only incur costs after Comptroller approval, as earlier expenses are not reimbursable.
Award Range
Not specified - $100,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 25% match required
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligibility Organizations eligible for funding include school districts, universities and colleges, community and civic groups, sporting and conservation organizations, and local recreation departments. Projects can span a variety of topics within fishing and boating in Pennsylvania, such as but not limited to introductory fishing skills, fishing skills targeting specific species (catfish, steelhead, muskellunge, etc.), fly fishing skills, kayak fishing, paddlesports, and similar. Projects and organizations previously funded by this grant will be eligible for future funding only if the applicant can demonstrate how the additional funds will be used to innovate or expand the program. Priority consideration will be given to applications that incorporate one or more of the following key areas supported by recent R3 research: • Projects providing multiple, hands-on fishing and/or boating opportunities. • Projects reaching underrepresented audiences in the fishing and boating population including girls, women, young adults ages 18-25, participants of diverse demographic backgrounds, participants with disabilities, and other groups. • Projects occurring in environmental justice areas as outlined by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). • Projects occurring in locations that are accessible to the public or empower participants with an understanding of where to fish or boat in their communities. • Implementing education efforts targeting outdoor recreationists, to encourage fishing or boating participation as part of other outdoor recreation or social activities. • Projects that are free or have minimal fees incurred by participants.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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