George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund awards grants to 15 programs in 6 states

by Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation 25 Feb 2022 09:37 PST

Recipients will bring educational fishing and boating experiences to Hispanic families © RBFF

The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the 2022 grantees for its George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund, the seventh round of grants since it launched in 2014.

The funding will help 15 programs in six states bring fishing and boating experiences and conservation education to Hispanic families.

The Education Fund awarded a total of $92,400 in grants with all six states fully matching the funds, bringing the total amount of funding to approximately $185,000.

"We're proud to support these organizations as they provide their local Hispanic communities with opportunities to experience the benefits of fishing and boating," said RBFF President and CEO Dave Chanda. "The recipients of these grants will help ensure Hispanic participation in fishing continues to grow."