ASA’s R3 Grant Program

Fuel growth. Strengthen your business.
Build the future of fishing.

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) invited ASA Members to apply for a new opportunity designed to help grow participation in recreational fishing — and strengthen your connection to the angling community.

ASA’s R3 $100,000 Grant Program, administered through the FishAmerica Foundation, will provide grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to support member-led Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) initiatives, with a special focus on keeping anglers engaged and active.

Why It Matters

According to the most recent data, the sportfishing industry lost 16.6 million anglers in 2024 — a loss valued at $41.4 billion to the U.S. economy. This program is your chance to help reverse that trend while strengthening your brand, community impact, and customer relationships.

Funded Projects Will…

  • Build and strengthen the sportfishing community
  • Grow retailer engagement and customer loyalty
  • Create new revenue opportunities through participation-driven programs

Benefits for Participants

  • Exclusive funding opportunity available only to ASA members
  • Direct support for initiatives that drive sales and engagement
  • Visibility for your program — top projects will be showcased at ICAST and promoted industry-wide
  • Access to industry data and best practices from successful R3 programs

How It Works

  • Application period opens November 3, 2025 and closes January 15, 2026
  • Awards will be announced early in 2026
  • Applicants must apply online and finalists will go through an interview process
  • Projects will be evaluated on impact, scalability, and replicability

This grant program not only addresses one of the sportfishing industry’s biggest challenges — declining participation — but also provides a valuable new ASA member benefit that can help you grow your business while growing the sportfishing community.

GRANT GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS

The deadline to submit applications is now closed and submitted applications are now under review.

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QUESTIONS?

For questions about the program and application process, contact ASA’s FishAmerica grant coordinator:

Andrew Loftus
aloftus@andrewloftus.com

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
    *NOW CLOSED*