WSFR works through a collaborative process to address many issues, and other issues are in need of some advice on best practices, or interpretation of the law. The Guidance Documents included here are intended to support WSFR Headquarters and Regional staff, as well as recipients of financial assistance and partners, in addressing needs for successful projects. Starting FFY 2021, WSFR Policy is documenting questions that come to us for some research, interpretation, and/or verification. We are calling these documents "Policy Advisories" and they are listed under the Guidance Documents.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Diana_Swan_Pinion@fws.gov for Policy topics or Jorgen_Rose@fws.gov for Real Property topics 

July 14, 20212021_BPOL_002Implementing the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act 
June 21, 20212021_BPOL_001State Electronic Data Systems and Eligible Costs Under the Wildlife Restoration and Sport Fish Restoration Programs
May 1,20202020_WSFR_001Third Party Determination Management Guide
September 30, 20192019_30Sept_BPOL_010Interim Guidance for Implementing the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (P. Law 116-17)
June 7, 20182018_4June_BPOL_009WSFR-funded Projects in Canada
October 15, 2018,
Nov. 13, 2018		2018_20Sept_BPOL_008 and
008-A		WSFR Land Reconciliation Process Best Practices (Superseded)
WSFR Land Reconciliation Process Best Practices (Updated for technical correction)
September 14, 20182018_12Sept_BPOL_007Using the Cost Share or Matching Method for Program Income
September 30, 20192018_25Oct_BPOL_006-AWSFR Best Practices for Third-Party Agreements (Supersedes May 23, 2017 version)
May 23, 20172017_23May_BPOL_006Third Party Agreements (Superseded)
October 3, 20162016_03Oct_BPOL_005Sand, gravel, and the mineral estate (This interpretation is site-specific, but may inform similar situations)
July 6, 20162016_6July_BPOL_004Tennessee Valley Authority Funds as Match
June 6, 20162016_06June_BPOL_003Donated Raffle Items 
October 17, 20162016_17Oct_BPOL_002Recovering Equipment Costs on a WSFR Grant 
January 28, 20162016_28Jan_BPOL_001WSFR Guidance on Third Party Contracts for Personnel Services 
January 25, 2016
Clean Water Rule Update_25Jan2016.pdf


WSFR Policy Advisories

July 20, 2021PA-FY21-004Using the Value of Dredge Materials as Match to a National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant ProgramDescribing how State-owned dredge materials can be applied as match to an award, even when the ACOE partners with the State 
February 1, 2021PA-FY21-003National Outreach and Communications Program under SFR and Award AuthorityAffirming legal authority for the Service to make Outreach and Communication awards to multiple entities, if it so chooses
December 9, 2020PA-FY21-002Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act Funds Ineligible as Match to National Coastal Wetlands Conservation GrantsGOMESA funds determined to legally be Federal funds and ineligible for match
December 9, 2020PA-FY21-001ACE Act Amendment to the Wildlife Restoration ProgramRe: Land as match for "land-grant" colleges