George H.W. Bush VAP Education Fund

Initiated in early 2014 with a donation from Bass Pro Shops Founder and CEO Johnny Morris, the George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar^TM Education Fund is a grant program to fund state and local initiatives that focus on engaging Hispanic families in fishing, boating and conservation activities.

Out of 54 million total anglers, only 5 million are Hispanic. Engaging this audience will be critical to the future of fishing and boating as 1 in 4 Americans are expected to be Latino by 2060.

The Education Fund will support the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) current Hispanic outreach initiative, Vamos A Pescar^TM by funding hands-on educational opportunities so future generations can experience the joys of fishing and learn the importance of conservation.

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2025 Grants
The George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund provides funds for state agencies to match and sub grant to local organizations.

Download the Grant Guidelines for the George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund 2025 grants.

Previous Grants
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