Grant Happenings
Grants that support habitat management are supported through various grants that the Office of Conservation Investment administers to provide vital access to public lands managed by state fish and wildlife agencies nationwide. These public lands serve as essential habitats for diverse wildlife species, fostering healthy populations and offering opportunities for hunting, fishing, and wildlife-based activities. Through partnerships with local governments and non-governmental organizations, these grants support the development of facilities and amenities, ensuring public access to state waters and promoting outdoor recreation for all.
Fish and wildlife management efforts protect and enhance species and their habitats. This includes targeted restoration efforts, reintroductions of populations, inventory and monitoring populations, disease monitoring, and invasive species control.
Research in fish and wildlife studies expand our baseline knowledge about conservation challenges, new threats, and the effectiveness of stewardship efforts. These grants support state fish and wildlife agencies and other conservation partners as they improve and investigate technology, research questions, and services to forward conservation.
Education is a long-standing aspect of conservation efforts, and several types of programs are offered through our grants. All of these programs provide skills and knowledge to prepare people to participate and engage in these outdoor activities.
R3
Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation
Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) encapsulates the core strategy of outdoor recreation organizations to engage individuals in outdoor pursuits. Recruitment attracts new participants through marketing, outreach and educational efforts. Retention maintains the interest of current participants through ongoing support and community-building. Reactivation re-engages individuals who have previously participated in outdoor pursuits but have become inactive. This framework ensures the sustainability and diversity of outdoor opportunities by broadening participation and fostering long-term engagement.