Fish & Game Fine Fund
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What is the Fish and Game Fine Fund?
The County is responsible for the disbursement of the County's fish and wildlife propagation fund. Monies in this fund accumulate from fines assessed for State Fish and Game violations.
When is funding available?
The County calls for project proposals when sufficient funds have accumulated. The last cycle of awards was in 2003/04.
Who can apply?
Grants are available to agencies, organizations, individuals, and groups.
What projects qualify?
Projects must follow Section 13103 of the Fish and Game Code. Projects must be located in Shasta County. In order to be considered, project activities must be limited to one or more of the following:
- Public education relating to fish and wildlife conservation
- Temporary emergency care of injured or orphaned wildlife
- Breeding, raising, purchasing or releasing fish or wildlife upon approval of Fish and Game
- Improvement of fish and wildlife habitat
- Construction, maintenance, and operation of public fish hatcheries
- Predator control actions that will benefit a particular wildlife species
- Scientific fish and wildlife research conducted by institutions of higher learning
- Contributions to Secret Witness programs for enforcement of this code
- Other approved expenditures for the purpose of protecting, conserving, propagating and preserving fish and wildlife
When can I apply?
The next cycle of grant awards is unknown at this time. Please watch newspapers or our website for a call for projects.
What happens if I qualify?
This is a competitive grant process. Projects will be evaluated and ranked based on completeness and the established rating criteria. The Shasta County Board of Supervisors may award funds to the top ranked projects. Grantees must complete a Personal Services Agreement and provide proof of liability insurance. Projects may be monitored prior to distribution of funds.