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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Awards Grants to Six More Projects
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has awarded grants to fund six projects this month. Continuing the Hall’s mission to celebrate, promote, and preserve the sport of bass fishing, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors is again providing financial support to conservation projects and educational programs that benefit grassroots efforts to improve the sport. Six fishing organizations are receiving Bass Fishing Hall of Fame donations in 2025 to enhance and preserve the bass fishery nationwide. This has been made possible by the Hall’s partnership with the Costa Compete + Conserve program.
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American Fisheries Society Southern Division Reservoir Committee Jenkins Scholarship Endowment – This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduate students conducting work on reservoir-related fisheries research who show exceptional progress in their research, education, and professional endeavors. This is a five-year commitment for the Hall that benefits not only bass fishing but also other freshwater fishing in the long run.
Friends of Reservoirs – This organization, which is dedicated to protecting, restoring, and enhancing fish habitat in reservoir systems, was awarded funds for their Small Grants Program to help support smaller-scale habitat projects that bass clubs or friend groups can accomplish in a single season.
Pennsylvania Wildlife Leadership Academy’s PA BASS Summer Camp – Funding the education of teens on Bass Ecology and Warm Water Conservation. To help PA BASS to continue to spark passion for fisheries biology and instill a sense of stewardship in the next generation.
Texas Bass Brigade – Funds to support the tuition for several students for the 2026 Bass Camp. Where youths from ages 13 to 17 learn about Aquatic Ecosystems and natural resource management. So that this next generation can be empowered with leadership skills and knowledge in wildlife, fisheries, and land stewardship.
Mighty River Recovery – A Florida organization dedicated to helping restore the St. Johns River, while working to organize and unify outdoor enthusiasts together. The Hall’s donation is supporting the Citizen Enclosure Project, where volunteers assist with fencing off areas of the river to allow regrowth of native aquatic vegetation.
Heroes on the Water – An organization dedicated to providing free outdoor programs for U.S. active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement officers, first responders, and their families. The funds awarded will be used to bolster their kayak bass fishing programs.
Over the past six years, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) has provided grants totaling over $127,000 to local bass fishing clubs and other organizations working with state fishery management agencies for various conservation projects.
“Thanks to our substantial fundraising success this year, we are prepared to offer nearly $20,000 in additional donations beyond our traditional conservation grants,” said BFHOF conservation committee chair Gene Gilliland. “We realized that there are a host of projects that don’t fit into the traditional bass club/agency partnership model. These groups have been selected for their foresight and commitment to improving the sport with boots-on-the-ground sweat equity.”
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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Awards Grants to Six More Projects
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has awarded grants to fund six projects this month. Continuing the Hall’s mission to celebrate, promote, and preserve the sport of bass fishing, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors is again providing financial support to conservation projects and educational programs that benefit grassroots efforts to improve the sport. Six fishing organizations are receiving Bass Fishing Hall of Fame donations in 2025 to enhance and preserve the bass fishery nationwide. This has been made possible by the Hall’s partnership with the Costa Compete + Conserve program.
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American Fisheries Society Southern Division Reservoir Committee Jenkins Scholarship Endowment – This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduate students conducting work on reservoir-related fisheries research who show exceptional progress in their research, education, and professional endeavors. This is a five-year commitment for the Hall that benefits not only bass fishing but also other freshwater fishing in the long run.
Friends of Reservoirs – This organization, which is dedicated to protecting, restoring, and enhancing fish habitat in reservoir systems, was awarded funds for their Small Grants Program to help support smaller-scale habitat projects that bass clubs or friend groups can accomplish in a single season.
Pennsylvania Wildlife Leadership Academy’s PA BASS Summer Camp – Funding the education of teens on Bass Ecology and Warm Water Conservation. To help PA BASS to continue to spark passion for fisheries biology and instill a sense of stewardship in the next generation.
Texas Bass Brigade – Funds to support the tuition for several students for the 2026 Bass Camp. Where youths from ages 13 to 17 learn about Aquatic Ecosystems and natural resource management. So that this next generation can be empowered with leadership skills and knowledge in wildlife, fisheries, and land stewardship.
Mighty River Recovery – A Florida organization dedicated to helping restore the St. Johns River, while working to organize and unify outdoor enthusiasts together. The Hall’s donation is supporting the Citizen Enclosure Project, where volunteers assist with fencing off areas of the river to allow regrowth of native aquatic vegetation.
Heroes on the Water – An organization dedicated to providing free outdoor programs for U.S. active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement officers, first responders, and their families. The funds awarded will be used to bolster their kayak bass fishing programs.
Over the past six years, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) has provided grants totaling over $127,000 to local bass fishing clubs and other organizations working with state fishery management agencies for various conservation projects.
“Thanks to our substantial fundraising success this year, we are prepared to offer nearly $20,000 in additional donations beyond our traditional conservation grants,” said BFHOF conservation committee chair Gene Gilliland. “We realized that there are a host of projects that don’t fit into the traditional bass club/agency partnership model. These groups have been selected for their foresight and commitment to improving the sport with boots-on-the-ground sweat equity.”
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