Federal Grant Award Summary

The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC) received a $339,491 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 6 under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611) for the period January 1 – December 31, 2026. This award supports youth hunter recruitment and retention initiatives by providing pheasant hunting opportunities during designated youth seasons and enhancing hunting experiences for families and friends gathering during Thanksgiving weekend. The project emphasizes sites located near Nebraska's urban population centers that lack sufficient wild pheasant populations, thereby expanding access to quality hunting opportunities in underserved areas.

The grant funds conservation and recreational access activities aligned with the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act's core mission of wildlife management and hunter education. By targeting youth engagement and family participation during peak holiday hunting periods, NGPC will work to sustain Nebraska's hunting traditions while improving wildlife resource access across the state's population centers. These efforts support both conservation objectives and responsible outdoor recreation as mandated under the federal grant program.