Program Management and Administration Successful management of these programs relies on both Federal and state governments working in partnership. Program funding and administration take place at the Federal level. Resource management decisions are made at the state level. Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration funds are distributed between states and territories using formulas based on each state's land and water area, population, and number of licensed hunters or anglers. No state can receive more than five percent or less than one percent of the total funds.
Territories receive smaller amounts.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers the programs. Its role is to review proposed projects to assure they are within the guidelines of the authorizing laws, and to provide technical assistance to the states.