High school fishing clubs/teams: Apply to FWC by Jan. 15 for $500 grant!
FWC photo: High school fishing team student holding fish.
FWC’s 2020/2021 High School Fishing Program
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering Florida high schools the opportunity to apply for a $500 Florida Sport Fish Restoration R3 Fishing Grant for that will be awarded to up to 30 high school fishing clubs or teams, to assist with club expenses and the purchase of fishing licenses or gear for participants.
The grant program is open to new or existing freshwater or saltwater fishing clubs or teams at public, private and charter high schools throughout Florida. To be considered for the grant, high school fishing clubs or teams must have a minimum of five members and be represented by a school faculty member or parent who will follow the provided instructor’s manual.
This grant program is focused on recruiting new anglers to ensure the future of fishing in Florida. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program for the 2020/2021 school year is abbreviated to include only the spring semester.
Participating clubs and teams will receive an updated educational curriculum comprised of lessons and activities on fisheries conservation and resource management, plus a chance to win prizes by completing the Pure Fishing Conservation Project.
The application can be downloaded online here: https://myfwc.com/media/24160/hs-fishing-grant-application.pdf. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, January 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm ET.
Applications can be submitted by email to R3Fishing@MyFWC.com or by regular mail to:
FWC’s Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management
Attn: High School Fishing Grant
620 S. Meridian St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
The 2019/2020 20 High School Fishing Program is supported by partners such as Pure Fishing, Berkley, and Abu Garcia. Contact Brandon Stys at Brandon.Stys@MyFWC.com or 850-274-2606 for more information.
For information on all the FWC's fishing programs, click here:
https://myfwc.com/media/20179/fwfloridasr3plan.pdf. The "High Schools Fishing Program" is featured on pages 43 and 44.