State Grant Program - Hunting Heritage and Conservation Outreach

From Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF)

Since 1984, RMEF has focused on conserving or enhancing over 8 million acres of prime elk habitat in North America. Their efforts aim to sustain and improve the conditions of wildlife habitats, ensuring the preservation and appreciation of elk country.

Type of Support

Overview

The State Grant Program by RMEF champions the causes of hunting heritage and conservation outreach. It is designed to educate the public on the historical and ongoing significance of hunting as a conservation tool, while also promoting hunting and other outdoor activities. By acknowledging hunters and anglers as pivotal conservation allies, the grant supports initiatives that include, but are not limited to, outdoor skills workshops, conservation education events, mentored hunting opportunities, and broader outreach efforts. This program underscores the belief that hunting plays a crucial role in conservation and aims to sustain and nurture this tradition.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
USA
Organization Type
Organizations recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) entities
Federal, state or local government entities
State-recognized nonprofit organizations
Other
  • Must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the IRS
  • Funds projects that educate on wildlife habitat conservation, value of hunting, hunting ethics, and/or wildlife management
  • Supports scholarships for natural history or outdoor skills programs
  • Provides for outdoor skills programs, including shooting, survival, hunting, and fishing skills
  • Offers teaching tools for youth educators (excluding RMEF Elk Trunks)
  • Funds mentored hunt programs, hunter and bowhunter education classes and materials
  • Supports shooting sports programs, including firearms (for non-personal use), targets, ammo, and shooting range supplies
  • Requires compliance with all local, state, and federal laws for funded projects

Ineligibility

Individuals
not specified

Submission

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