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Wildlife Conservation Education Grants Program

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services announced the Wildlife Conservation Education Grants Program application period is open now through Oct. 3. More than $678,000 is available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. Funds for these grants come from fines collected by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC).

Programs eligible for funding include but are not limited to: the study of general fish and wildlife conservation issues, Project WILD Workshops, Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program, Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program, Fishing in the Natural State, Arkansas Stream Team, School Yard Habitat Site Development, and specialized AGFC conservation education/educator training workshops focused on the programs above. Funds may also be used for field trips to AGFC Nature Centers, Conservation Education Centers and Wildlife Management Areas.

For more information, visit arkansasedc.com.