November 5, 2009
Boating & Fishing Education Grants Now Available from RBFF
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the availability of boating and fishing education grants for 2010. RBFF's National Youth Fishing & Boating Initiative, which was created in 2008 to expand on the organization's boating and fishing education outreach efforts, is encouraging youth-focused organizations to apply by January 4, 2010.

Key requirements of RBFF's education grant guidelines include introducing boating and fishing to minorities and underserved communities. While all applications will be considered, RBFF will give special consideration to programs that offer multiple on-the-water learning opportunities, encourage long-term involvement of participants, provide training for instructors, promote conservation and support existing RBFF partnerships. In FY 2009, more than 185,000 kids participated in RBFF's education programs.

To download the Grant Guidelines & Application and learn more about RBFF's National Youth Fishing & Boating Initiative. Grant applications must be submitted on or before January 4, 2010 and will be announced in April 2010.

A list of the 2009 grant recipients is also available on RBFF.org.

Per brief discussion with RBFF reps they will be favoring educational boating and fishing request with a youth based focus. I ask that if projects apply for a grant, they forward the request directly to RBFF and CC a copy by e-mail to you and me. The drop dead date to apply is 4 January 2010.

Tim

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