George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund Grants Awarded
Joanne Martonik
George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund Grants Awarded
RBFF has announced the 2025 grantees for its George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund—funding 10 programs in 7 states to bring fishing and boating experiences
and conservation education to Hispanic families. This year, the Education Fund is awarding more than $70,400 in grants, with state agencies matching that amount bringing total funding to approximately $141,000 for the 2025 grantees.
“Participation in fishing among Hispanics has nearly doubled over the past decade—growing from 3.5 million in 2013 to 6.3 million in 2023,” said RBFF President & CEO Dave Chanda.
“Given this growth, we are excited to partner with this year’s grantees to further promote fishing and boating participation and provide guidance on conservation practices, ensuring families can enjoy these activities
safely.”
George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund is in its tenth year of operation. Since the Education Fund was launched in 2014, more than $1.3 million has been granted to local organizations across the U.S., improving access to fishing, boating, and conservation
education.
Grantees include:
California
Redwood Community Action Agency
Solidarity
Colorado
Colorado Wildlife Federation
Florida
Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers
We C.O.P.E. Inc
North Carolina
Latinos Aventureros
Rhode Island
Partnership for Providence Parks
Texas
Fishing's Future
Virginia
Beyond Boundaries
Peake Adventures
For more information, visit the
Vamos A Pescar™
Education Fund page.
Thanks,
Joanne Martonik
Senior Manager, Stakeholder Marketing & Communications | Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
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