Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Grant Program

Who can apply

Eligible Applicants Include:

• Wisconsin counties, towns, villages and cities;
• Wisconsin universities, colleges and technical schools;
• other Wisconsin governmental units, as defined in s. 66.299, Wis. Stats.;
• Wisconsin tribes;
• Wisconsin school districts;
• community-based organizations (i.e., nature centers, social service agencies, public health centers - particularly those that serve communities of color);
• food security and local foods organizations; and 
• most, if not all, conservation organizations (i.e., local rod and gun clubs, sporting organizations, local chapters, and national organizations).

Eligible items

Eligible Items Include:

• salaries, hourly wages, and fringe benefits for applicant employees;
• consultant services;
• purchased services – printing, mailings, room rental;
• other purchased services (specify in grant application);
• office or project supplies (specify in grant application);
• project's programming supplies, such as fishing gear (specify in grant application);
• background checks of mentors and instructors (required);
• equipment purchase (defined as items that cost $5,000 or more);
• hourly equipment rental changes (specify in grant application); and
• other items to be specified in grant application such as bus or van rental to transport classes for fishing outings.

Ineligible Items Include:

• costs incurred before the start date or after the end date of the grant agreement;
• cost of fishing licenses for mentors/instructors and participants;
• cost of routine fishing site maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing grass, painting signs and debris removal;
• costs for which payment have been or will be received under another federal funding source;
• fines and penalties due to violation of or failure to comply with federal, state, or local laws and regulations;
• applicant's ordinary operating expenses, such as salaries and expenses of public officials that are not directly related to the project;
• boat, auto, trucks, or office furniture purchases;
• capital improvement projects; and
• fee simple or easement land acquisitions.
• fish stocking

NOTE: this is not a  complete list

Deadlines

Deadlines

Applications due February 15 each year.

If this application cannot be submitted electronically, please contact Angler R3 Grant Program manager Sarah Brenner.

Applying

How to Apply

To be an eligible applicant, application and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date.

Submit applications to DNRAnglerR3Grants@Wisconsin.gov

If this application cannot be submitted electronically, please contact Grant Program manager Sarah Brenner.

Before applying:

• review Angler R3 Grant Application Guidance; and Application Scoring Criteria
• contact Angler R3 coordinator or grant manager to discuss project prior to submitting program application

Submit to grant program manager:

• completed and signed Angler Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) Project Application (8700-015);
• Grant Project Authorizing Resolution and;
• UEI Number
• W-9 Form 

For local governments please review for possible additional requirements: Procurement Guide for Local Governments Receiving Grants (State or Federal) from the DNR.

If you have difficulty completing the PDF application, these tips may help.

Reimbursement

Reimbursement Process

Before you begin:

These reports must be completed and submitted to the DNR before funds are released for reimbursement. Submit reports to the Angler R3 grant program manager.

• Grant Partner Cost Sharing or Matching Report (Form 9300-230)
• Grant Payment Request & Worksheet (Form 8700-001)
• Copies of invoices AND proof of payment for all costs incurred during project

To accompany if applicable:

• Volunteer Labor Worksheet (Form 8700-349B) - used to capture volunteer hours (if applicable)
• Donated Professional Services Worksheets (Form 8700-350)
• Grantee Mileage Reimbursement Form (Form 8700-012)

Upon project completion:

These reports must be completed and submitted within 60 days of end date of the grant agreement or completion of project, whichever comes first:

• Angler R3 Grant Final Report (Form 8700-016)
• Angler R3 Participant Roster (Form 8700-017)
• Angler R3 Mentor Roster (Form 8700-018)

Resources

Resources

• Locavore Guide – Nourishing Interest in Hunting and Angling

Additionally, the following list of resources was compiled by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to help you throughout your Angler R3 planning process:

• AR3 Programs Overview 
• Best Practices Workbook for Boating, Fishing and Aquatic Resources Stewardship Education
  • Best Practices Guide to Program Evaluation
• Recommendations and Strategic Tools for Effective Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Efforts
  • List of Angler R3 Threats
  • Outdoor Recreation Adoption Model (ORAM)
• Highlights of Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Literature
• Toolkits
  • Direct Mail & Email Marketing Toolkit to Reactivate Lapsed Anglers
  • First-Time Buyers Retention Email Campaign Toolkit
  • RBFF 60 in 60 Digital Toolkit – Includes state 60 in 60 license sales goals
• RBFF Research
  • RBFF Research
  • Hispanic Market Research
  • RBFF Evaluations
  • Boating & Fishing Research
• Demographics
  • American Fact Finder, US Census Bureau – Find popular facts and frequently requested data about your community
  • Pew Research Center – Hispanic trend

Laws

Grant related statue and administrative code

• Title 50 CFR 80.51 (11) (d)

Contact

For additional information about the Angler Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) grant program please contact:

Theresa Stabo
Angler R3 coordinator

Danielle Block
Angler R3 Grant manager