How much funding does FishAmerica Foundation R3 Grant Program provide?

FishAmerica Foundation R3 Grant Program provides $500 - $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for FishAmerica Foundation R3 Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

FishAmerica Foundation R3 Grant Program runs on an annual cycle.

Funding Amount

$500 - $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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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

Funder: FishAmerica Foundation (administered by American Sportfishing Association)

Geographic Scope: United States

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

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

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

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

Obtain Application Materials
- Available at fishamerica.org
Submit Application
- Deadline: Midnight (Eastern Time) on January 6, 2026
- Note: Deadline may be extended at discretion of FishAmerica Foundation
Required Documentation if Selected for Funding
- W9 form, OR
- IRS Letter of Determination (for nonprofit organizations)
Helpful but Not Required
- Letter of support from state natural resources agency
- Letters of support from program partners
Project Completion
- Submit comprehensive final report with outcomes and lessons learned
- Submit photos documenting efforts
- May be required to provide mid-project update

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

By dollars: District of Columbia 43%, Louisiana 31%, Florida 20%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Baton Rouge, LA; Tallahassee, FL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Center for Sportfishing Policy · Baton Rouge, LA

To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers

$51K
Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida · Tallahassee, FL

To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers

$33K
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable · Washington, DC

To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers

$26K
Congressional Sportsman Foundation · Washington, DC

To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers

$25K
Theordore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership · Washington, DC

To support conservation, habitat restoration and improved access for recreational anglers

$20K