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
| Instructor-led Courses | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Advanced Grants Management (AGM) | Instructor-led | 32 hours |
| Basic Grants Management (BGM) | Instructor-led | 32 hours |
| Lands Course | Instructor-led | 24 hours |
| Project Leaders Course (PLC) | Instructor-led | 12 hours |
Distance Learning and Online Courses | Type | Duration |
| Online | Self-paced estimated 6-8 hours | |
Introduction to Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration ProgramLearn about the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program history and its legacy of conservation | Online | Self-paced estimated 30 - 45 minutes |
| The Grants Management Process Learn all phases of a WSFR grant through traversing the grant management process in a game board format | Online | Self-paced estimated 20-30 minutes |
| Online Virtual Learning Series | Type | Duration |
WSFR Safety Margins Video Tutorial This tutorial explains how safety margins are calculated and provides BMPs for recipients to minimize the potential for reverting WSFR program funds. | Online | 26 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 2017:
May 8 - 11, 2017 - Basic Grants Management (BGM) Course at NCTC in Shepherdstown, West Virginia (Travel days are Sunday, May 7, and Friday, May 12)
June 5 - 8, 2017 - Advanced Grants Management (AGM) Course in Portland, Oregon (Travel days are Sunday, June 4, and Friday, June 9)
September 11 - 14, 2017 - Basic Grants Management (BGM) Course in Lakewood, Colorado (Travel days are Sunday, September 10, and Friday, September 15)
Contact us about your grant management training needs.
WSFR Training Calendar
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
Scott Knight
Chief, Training Branch
304-876-7463
