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The Multistate Conservation Grant Program annually provides $11 million dollars from the Wildlife Restoration Account and the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.  This program is jointly administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA). These high priority projects address problems affecting states on a regional or national basis. Projects include species population surveys, outreach, data collection regarding hunter or angler participation, hunter or aquatic education, economic value of fishing and hunting, and regional or multistate habitat needs assessments.

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FY24 Grant Abstracts

Below are listed the abstracts for the most recent grant abstracts awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These grants are currently active.

Interested parties can visit the AFWA Multistate Grant website for final reports for all grants that have been completed in the past.
Project Abstract F24ap00067

NEAFWA Hunt for Good Regional Advertising Campaign

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Grant Number:

F24AP00067

Organization:

National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc.

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  • TBD

Midwest Walleye Challenge

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Grant Number:

F24AP00076

Organization:

American Fisheries Society (AFS)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00076
Project Abstract F24ap00077

Continued Revision and Updates to the AFS Blue Book: Standard Methods for Aquatic Pathogen Identification and Fish Health Management

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Grant Number:

F24AP00077

Organization:

American Fisheries Society (AFS)

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  • TBD

Ranking and Visualizing Eastern Brook Trout Climate Refugia to Guide Their Range-Wide Management

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Grant Number:

F24AP00078

Organization:

Colorado State University

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00078
Project Abstract F24ap00079

Integrative Modeling to Predict the Distribution of Essential Fish Habitat Under Future Climate Change Scenarios in the Southeastern USA

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Grant Number:

F24AP00079

Organization:

Florida Institute of Technology

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  • TBD

Patterns of Reservoir Susceptibility to Climate Change

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Grant Number:

F24AP00080

Organization:

Mississippi State University

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00080
Project Abstract F24ap00087

Why Anglers Quit and How Can We Improve Retention

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Grant Number:

F24AP00087

Organization:

American Sportfishing Association (ASA)

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  • TBD

Continuing to Expand and Improve the Real-time License Data Dashboard

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Grant Number:

F24AP00089

Organization:

Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports (CAHSS)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00089
Project Abstract F24ap00090

Sharing the HERitage: Connecting Women & Girls One Hunt at a Time

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Grant Number:

F24AP00090

Organization:

First Hunt Foundation

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  • TBD

The Public's Perceived Importance and View of State Fish and Wildlife Agencies

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Grant Number:

F24AP00095

Organization:

Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00095
Project Abstract F24ap00099

Exploring R3 Opportunities in State Parks

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Grant Number:

F24AP00099

Organization:

Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA)

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  • TBD

Recruiting Females and Ethnically Diverse Youth Participants into Shooting Sports Phase 2

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Grant Number:

F24AP00100

Organization:

Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00100
Project Abstract F24ap00113

Growing Collegiate Archery Programs to Recruit and Retain 18-24 year-olds

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Grant Number:

F24AP00113

Organization:

National Archery Association

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  • TBD

Grow Diversity Among Archery Instructors Nationwide to Increase Participation from Under-Represented Populations

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Grant Number:

F24AP00114

Organization:

National Archery Association

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00114
Project Abstract F24ap00115

Developing Firearm Ownership and Sport Shooting R3 Communications for Black Americans

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Grant Number:

F24AP00115

Organization:

National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)

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  • TBD

Coordination of Farm Bill Program Implementation to Optimize On-the-Ground Fish and Wildlife Benefits to the States

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Grant Number:

F24AP00120

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00120
Project Abstract F24ap00127

Supporting Agency Regulated Trapping and Furbearer Management Programs by Communication and Education

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Grant Number:

F24AP00127

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD

Promoting Awareness of State Wildlife Management Authority

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Grant Number:

F24AP00128

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00128
Project Abstract F24ap00129

MultiState Conservation Grant Program Management

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Grant Number:

F24AP00129

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD

Coordination of State Fish and Wildlife Agencies Authority to Manage Wildlife Resources in Concert with Federal Actions Required by International Treaties, Conventions, Partnerships, and Initiatives

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Grant Number:

F24AP00130

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00130
Project Abstract F24ap00172

National Survey Technical Workgroup Coordination

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Grant Number:

F24AP00172

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop, Academy Evaluation, Internship, Honorariums and Coffee Talk Grants

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Grant Number:

F24AP00197

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00197
Project Abstract F24ap00200

Rebranding, Repiloting, and Reevaluating the National Conservation Outreach

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Grant Number:

F24AP00200

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD

Coordination of National Scale Conservation Efforts by State Fish & Wildlife Agencies

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Grant Number:

F24AP00204

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00204
Project Abstract F24ap00221

CWD Information Tools: Giving Agencies What They Need

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Grant Number:

F24AP00221

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD

R3 Advertising Efficacy

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Grant Number:

F24AP00222

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00222
Project Abstract F24ap00223

Conservation Relevancy Toolkit

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Grant Number:

F24AP00223

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD

Attracting New Customers with a Social Media Video Marketing Campaign

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Grant Number:

F24AP00225

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00225
Project Abstract F24ap00230

ACI Increasing Shooting Sports Participation by Introduction and Education through Schools

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Grant Number:

F24AP00230

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD

ACI Engage New Adult Hunters with YouTube Advertising Year Two

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Grant Number:

F24AP00235

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00235
Project Abstract F24ap00236

ACI Increasing Shooting Sports Participation by Introduction and Education through Schools

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Grant Number:

F24AP00236

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD

ACI R3 through Marketing with Pilot States

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Grant Number:

F24AP00237

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00237
Project Abstract F24ap00238

No One is an Island: Quantifying the R3 "Ripple Effect"

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Grant Number:

F24AP00238

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD

Practitioners Guide to R3 Hunting & Shooting Messaging

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Grant Number:

F24AP00239

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00239
Project Abstract F24ap00240

How Governance, Regulation Presentation, and Regulatory Outliers Affect Hunting Regulation Complexity

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Grant Number:

F24AP00240

Organization:

University of Montana, Dr. Josh Millspaugh

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  • TBD

Strengthening Conservation Education Online Training and Development

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Grant Number:

F24AP00241

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00241
Project Abstract F24ap00265

Leadership Training for State Fish and Wildlife Agencies and Conservation Partners

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Grant Number:

F24AP00265

Organization:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

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  • TBD

Supporting Students Study of Legal Principles & Professional Experience and Providing Opportunities for Practicing Professionals Continuing Legal Education in Conservation Law/Policy

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Grant Number:

F24AP00302

Organization:

National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc.

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00302
Project Abstract F24ap00303

Strategic Development Tool for the Western Motus Network

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Grant Number:

F24AP00303

Organization:

Oregon State University

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  • TBD

Welcome New Shooters! Tactics to Increase Participation within Underrepresented Communities

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Grant Number:

F24AP00304

Organization:

Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation, Inc.

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00304
Project Abstract F24ap00305

Determining Why Cultural Support for Hunting and Sport Shooting is Declining

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Grant Number:

F24AP00305

Organization:

Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation, Inc.

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  • TBD

Measuring the Importance of Youth Fishing Programs to Future Participation

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Grant Number:

F24AP00306

Organization:

Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation, Inc.

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00306
Project Abstract F24ap00307

Utilizing Public Service Announcement PSAs to Promote R3 and Positive Contributions of Agencies and Outdoorsmen and Women to Conservation

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Grant Number:

F24AP00307

Organization:

Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation, Inc.

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  • TBD

Developing eDNA tools for use in Aquatic Invasive Species detection to improve conservation efforts for sportfish and waterfowl

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Grant Number:

F24AP00308

Organization:

Regents of the University of Minnesota

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00308
Project Abstract F24ap00309

Using Social Influencers to Drive R3 for Furbearer Trapping/Hunting in SEAFWA States

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Grant Number:

F24AP00309

Organization:

Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA)

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  • TBD

A Regional Health Assessment of a Native Semi-aquatic Rodent: Surveillance for Pathogens and Toxicants in Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) in the Eastern United States

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Grant Number:

F24AP00310

Organization:

University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00310
Project Abstract F24ap00311

Human Costs and Impacts of Losing Hunting & Trapping as Wildlife Management Tools

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Grant Number:

F24AP00311

Organization:

The United States Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation

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  • TBD

Identifying the Types of Shooting Range Activities that will Attract the Most People

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Grant Number:

F24AP00312

Organization:

The United States Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00312
Project Abstract F24ap00314

Predicting Risk and the Long-Term Trajectory of Highly Pathogenic H5 Avian Influenza Virus on North American Nesting and Wintering Geese Based on Population Immunity

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Grant Number:

F24AP00314

Organization:

University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.

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  • TBD

Implementing Recommendations from the Wildlife Viewer Survey: Inclusion in Wildlife Viewing for People with Disabilities

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Grant Number:

F24AP00315

Organization:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00315
Project Abstract F24ap00316

Managing Cutthroat Trout Rangewide Status Assessments: a need for new database

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Grant Number:

F24AP00316

Organization:

Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA)

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  • TBD

NEAFWA Non-Lead Hunting Agency Outreach

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Grant Number:

F24AP00461

Organization:

Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (NEAFWA)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00461
Project Abstract F24ap00094

Training of Wildlife Officers to Effectively Investigate Hunting Incidents

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Grant Number:

F24AP00094

Organization:

International Hunter Education Association – USA

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  • TBD

Fish and Wildlife Agency Digital Experience Index: Individual Agency Website Assessment and Enhancement Reporting to Improve Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation

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Grant Number:

F24AP00313

Organization:

Archery Trade Association (ATA)

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  • TBD
Project Abstract F24ap00313
Project Abstract F24ap00224

Ensuring the Viability of the American System of Conservation Funding: Improving the Understanding of Excise-Tax Based Funding for Conservation

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Grant Number:

F24AP00224

Organization:

Wildlife Management Institue (WMI)

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  • TBD

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