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Welcome to the WSFR Training

The purpose of the WSFR Training Program is to provide national training to develop basic and specialized grants management knowledge and skills resulting in the consistent and sensible application of regulations, processes, and decisions in the WSFR grant programs.

WSFR training courses inform and equip state and federal grant management staff members to deal effectively with grant management processes and issues.

The Training Program also maintains the online WSFR Toolkit  for grant managers and grantees.

Course Catalog

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Duration

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Advanced Grants Management (AGM)

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32 hours

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Basic Grants Management  (BGM)

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32 hours

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Lands Course 

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24 hours

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Project Leaders Course  (PLC)

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12 hours

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Distance Learning and Online Courses

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Online Project Leaders Course

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Self-paced

estimated 6-8 hours

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Introduction to Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Learn about the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program history and its legacy of conservation

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Self-paced

estimated 30 - 45 minutes

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The Grants Management Process

Learn all phases of a WSFR grant through traversing the grant management process in a game board format

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Self-paced

estimated 20-30 minutes

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WSFR Safety Margins Video Tutorial
This tutorial explains how safety margins in the Wildlife Restoration (WR), Sport Fish Restoration (SFR), and State Wildlife Grants (SWG) financial assistance programs are calculated, as well as provides best management practices for recipients to minimize the potential for reverting funds under these programs. 

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Online

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35 minutes

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Completing the Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A)
This tutorial explains how applicants of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service financial assistance programs should complete the SF-424A when applying for non-construction grants and cooperative agreements.  Click here  to download a written version of the SF-424A tutorial.

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35 minutes

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Completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425)
This tutorial explains how recipients of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service awards should complete the SF-425 when reporting on the financial status of Federal and matching funds under financial assistance grants and cooperative agreements. Click here to download a written version of the SF-425 tutorial.

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29 minutes

Note: When viewing the on-line courses on a PC, it may be necessary to adjust your screen size depending on the web browser you use. For tablet users, it is best to open the URL link on your tablet and create a Bookmark on the Home Screen. Then click on the Home Screen bookmark to open the course.

Scheduled National Training Events

FY 2020:

Basic Grants Management (BGM) May 18 - 21, 2020 at NCTC in Shepherdstown, WV 

Advanced Grants Management (AGM) June 8 - 11, 2020 at Sacramento, CA 

Basic Grants Management (BGM)  September 14-17, 2020 at Lakewood, CO

Lands Regions 1 & 7 - February 4 - 6, 2020 in Portland, OR

Lands Regions 3, 4, 6 - February 19 - 21, 2020 in Atlanta, GA

Lands Region 2 - March 3 - 5, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona

Lands Region 5 - March 24 - 26, 2020 in Hadley, MA

Lands Region 8 - July 14 - 16, 2020 in Sacramento, CA

Lands HQ - September 29 - October 1, 2020 at NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV

Contact us about your grant management training needs. 

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to courses (events) for all participants. For classes held at NCTC, please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs to Julie Schroyer, 304-876-7927, julie_schroyer@fws.govTTY 800-877-8339.  

WSFR Training Calendar

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Contact Information

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Division of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program 
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, WV 25543
304-876-7927
FAX 304-876-7757

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Visit the Office of Conservation Investment's Training Portal for Current Course Offerings and Training Resources.


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