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FishAmerica Foundation R3 Grant Program

AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION

Funding Amount

$500 - $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FishAmerica Foundation R3 Grant Program

Funder: FishAmerica Foundation (administered by American Sportfishing Association)

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Recruit, Retain and Reactivate (R3) anglers through community-based programs

    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 programs.
  • Reactivation: Encourage former anglers to return to fishing

    Eligibility

  • Only ASA member retailers or ASA members working with any retailer can apply
  • Applicants are encouraged to work with community organizations and/or state/federal conservation agencies on the proposed R3 program

    Award Details

  • Grant Amount: $500 to $10,000 per project
  • Number of Grants: Seeking to support 10 to 20 projects
  • Grant Period: Projects expected to be completed within 1 year of award
  • Funding Type: In most cases, funds provided on a reimbursable basis

    Reporting Requirements

  • Comprehensive final report due upon project completion, including outcomes and lessons learned
  • Photos of efforts being conducted required
  • Brief update may be required midway through project

Contact Information

FishAmerica Foundation Applications available at: fishamerica.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Obtain Application Materials
- Available at fishamerica.org

2. Submit Application
- Deadline: Midnight (Eastern Time) on January 6, 2026
- Note: Deadline may be extended at discretion of FishAmerica Foundation

3. Required Documentation if Selected for Funding
- W9 form, OR
- IRS Letter of Determination (for nonprofit organizations)

4. Helpful but Not Required
- Letter of support from state natural resources agency
- Letters of support from program partners

5. Project Completion
- Submit comprehensive final report with outcomes and lessons learned
- Submit photos documenting efforts
- May be required to provide mid-project update

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

community-development

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