FishAmerica Foundation R3 Grant Program
Funding Amount
$500 - $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Next expected
- January 6, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: January
From the program guidelines: “Application Deadline: Midnight (Eastern Time) on January 6 annually”
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- National (United States)
- Only ASA member retailers or ASA members working with any retailer can apply
- Community organizations and/or state/federal conservation agencies may partner on proposed R3 programs (encouraged but not required)
Overview
Funder: FishAmerica Foundation (part of American Sportfishing Association)
Program Purpose
Support the sportfishing community's efforts to Recruit, Retain and Reactivate (R3) anglers. The program supports American Sportfishing Association (ASA) member retailers and ASA members working with retailers to implement programs that build the recreational fishing community, expand fishing tackle retailer engagement, and create new revenue opportunities.
Eligibility
- Only ASA member retailers or ASA members working with any retailer can apply
- Community organizations and/or state/federal conservation agencies may partner on proposed R3 programs (encouraged but not required)
Grant Details
- Award Range: $500 to $10,000 per project
- Funding Available: 10 to 20 projects funded annually
- Project Duration: Expected to be completed within 1 year of award
- Funding Type: In most cases, funds provided on a reimbursable basis
Program Objectives
- Recruitment: Attract new anglers to the sport
- Retention: Keep existing anglers engaged and active, developing long-term customers for the industry (preference given to retention-focused programs)
- Reactivation: Encourage former anglers to return to fishing
Reporting Requirements
- Comprehensive final report upon project completion, including outcomes and lessons learned
- Photos of efforts being conducted
- Possible brief midway project update
How to Apply
Application Process
- Submit Application: Applications available at fishamerica.org
- Required Documentation:
- Standard application materials (available on website)
- W9 or IRS Letter of Determination (for nonprofit organizations) if selected for funding
- Optional/Helpful Documentation:
- Letter of support from state natural resources agency
- Letters of support from any program partners
- Application Deadline: Midnight (Eastern Time) on January 6 annually
- Note: Deadline may be extended at FishAmerica Foundation's discretion
- Submission Format: Online via fishamerica.org portal
What Fishamerica Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 4
- Total given
- $62K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $9,527–$23K
- By dollars: Alaska 36%, Maryland 29%, Tennessee 20%. Top recipient cities: Juneau, AK; Silver Spring, MD; Johnson City, TN.
Example grants
Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition · Juneau, AK
Program support
$23K
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation · Silver Spring, MD
Program support
$18K
Overmountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited · Johnson City, TN
Program support
$12K
Friends of Chicago River · Chicago, IL
Program support
$9,527
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Recreation
- Wildlife
Categories
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