FISH-ABLE Fun with Reclamation
Active
- Assistance listing
- 15.550
- Agency
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Bureau of Reclamation
Department of the Interior
- Grant awards
- 7 $471,240 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 14-0680-0-1-300
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation funds youth fishing and public-waters education under Assistance Listing 15.550, FISH-ABLE Fun with Reclamation, with its most recent grant award dated April 11, 2023. Funded activity centers on fishing events for underserved and at-risk youth, with an emphasis on youth with disabilities ages 5 to 18, held at Reclamation waters including Tiber Dam (Lake Elwell) in Montana and lakes near Bend, Oregon and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education.
The program has seven federal awards dating from March 22, 2010, and the portfolio reports one award in each of 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Projects may be renewed annually for up to five years, with continued funding subject to congressional appropriation. No grant opportunity in the source is open. The most recent posting, Experienced Services Program R23AS00010, closed August 12, 2022, and the other opportunities listed are older.
The portfolio is predominantly Project Grants (4 awards, 57%), with a smaller share of Cooperative Agreements (3 awards, 43%). The Bureau of Reclamation is the only funding agency, accounting for all seven awards and all federal dollars. Those awards obligated $471 thousand in federal funds, and $590 thousand including the non-federal share.
The largest award is Cooperative Agreement R15AC00007, $312,463.78 in 2015, for fishing events for children with disabilities and disadvantaged children. Recent awards are much smaller:
- Project Grant R23AP00106, $8,323 (April 11, 2023), to Great Falls Hooked on Fishing Not Drugs, Inc., for fishing events at Tiber Dam through December 31, 2027.
- Project Grant R22AP00680, $28,124.58 (October 14, 2022), to The Mayfly Project, for fishing events at Bend, Oregon and Idaho Falls, Idaho lakes through December 31, 2027.
- Project Grant R21AP10445, $4,750 (September 6, 2021), for the Heart Butte fishing event.
Objective and description
- Objective
To provide opportunities for youth to use and enjoy public waters and related lands; to assist Reclamation in meeting its goal to provide accessible programs, facilities and activities to create a positive outdoor experience for all citizens; to incr
- Description
To provide opportunities for youth to use and enjoy public waters and related lands; to assist Reclamation in meeting its goal to provide accessible programs, facilities and activities to create a positive outdoor experience for all citizens; to increase awareness of all the participants (parents/caregivers, sportsmen, partners, volunteers) to the capabilities of youth; and to provide educational opportunities for youth to learn more about fish and water as natural resources.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Eligible applicants are Non-Profits having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Survive (IRS), other than institutions of higher education.
- Uses of assistance
Eligible activities are limited to activities authorized under the TPIA.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
1-5 years
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
See the list of Regional points of contact under Contact Information to initiate interest before applying.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov.
- Award procedure
For fixed-price grants awarded and funded through Public Law 101-628 (16 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.) and the TPIA Delegation Agreement between the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation dated September 22, 2008, and subsequent amendments, all Federal rules, regulations, and agency specific guidelines for awarding procedures will be followed.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Reclamation personnel listed as the point of contact in the funding announcement.
- Renewals
Projects may generally be renewed on an annual basis, not to exceed a total of 5 years. If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities is at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds.
- Appeals
None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Reclamation will provide all applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award.
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cast For Kids Inc. | $383,366 | 81% |
| 2 | Southern Nevada Water Authority | $50,000 | 11% |
| 3 | The Mayfly Project | $28,125 | 6% |
| 4 | Great Falls Hooked On Fishing Not Drugs, Inc. | $5,000 | 1% |
| 5 | Pride Incorporated | $4,750 | 1% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $14,997 |
| FY2023 | $18,128 |
| FY2021 | $4,750 |
| FY2020 | -$50,000 |
| FY2019 | $22,235 |
| FY2017 | $132,000 |
| FY2016 | $140,836 |
| FY2015 | $118,166 |
| FY2014 | $70,129 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 15.550?
Assistance Listing 15.550 is FISH-ABLE Fun with Reclamation, a federal grant program run by Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior).
What is the CFDA number for FISH-ABLE Fun with Reclamation?
Its CFDA number is 15.550: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 15.550 awarded?
7 grant awards under 15.550 have obligated $471,240 in federal funds to 5 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 15.550?
The recipients obligated the most under FISH-ABLE Fun with Reclamation are Cast For Kids Inc. ($383,366), Southern Nevada Water Authority ($50,000) and The Mayfly Project ($28,125).
Are there open grant opportunities under 15.550?
No opportunity listed under 15.550 is open now. The latest, Experienced Services Program, was posted on July 12, 2022.
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