Education Grant Resources

• Grant Guidelines & Application (PDF)
• Score Sheet (PDF)

Grant submission is now closed for the April 2012 awards. Applications will be evaluated January 2012 through April 2012.

RBFF National Youth Fishing & Boating Initiative

RBFF's National Youth Fishing & Boating Initiative offers boating and fishing education grants to youth-focused boating, fishing and conservation organizations.
Key requirements of RBFF's grant application guidelines include introducing boating and fishing to minorities and underserved communities. Special consideration is given to programs that:

• Offer multiple on-the-water learning opportunities.
• Encourage long-term involvement of participants.
• Foster multi-generational participation, e.g., engaging seniors as youth mentors.
• Provide adequate screening, selection and training of staff, instructors and volunteers (including a criminal background check).
• Promote conservation education and include at least one conservation experience that actively engages participants in a hands-on activity.
• Provide inclusive programming.
• Support existing RBFF partnerships.

Pease contact the Grants Manager via e-mail at grants@rbff.org with any questions.

Related Information

• Request a copy of the Take Me Fishing™ Event Planning Kit - a free step-by-step guide to planning, promoting and hosting successful fishing, boating and conservation events. 
• Request a copy of the Passport to Fishing & Boating Program - a free educational tool that outlines skills, techniques and information that novices need to begin boating and fishing in their communities.
• Download the free Best Practices Workbook to help you design and implement an effective boating, fishing or aquatic stewardship program. These actionable tools and templates are research-based and tested.