Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund

Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund

Program Name: Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund

Resource Type: Federal

State: USA

Agency: Program Source: Grant

Description: These funds are derived from a 10-percent excise tax on certain items of sport fishing tackle, a 3-percent excise tax on fish finders and electric trolling motors, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts and pleasure craft, interest on the account, and a portion of motorboat fuel tax revenues and small engine fuel taxes. The funds are available to states who may sub-grant the funds to local municipalities or private businesses for the following purposes that support Working Waterfront infrastructure.

Website: http://www.fws.gov/budget/2012/PDF%20Files%20FY2012%20Greenbook/24.%20Sport%20Fish%202012.pdf