---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 80.52"
title: "50"
number: "80.52"
heading: "What activities are eligible for funding under all programs and subprograms under the Acts?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/80.52"
---

# §80.52. What activities are eligible for funding under all programs and subprograms under the Acts?


The following activities, when supporting other eligible activities under a program or subprogram and costs are allocated to the appropriate funding source, are eligible for funding:

- (a) Conducting planning and compliance activities such as engineering, designing, surveying, obtaining permits or appraisals, and conducting environmental and archeological assessments.
- (b) **Engaging in oversight activities related to an award, such as—**
  - (1) Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting;
  - (2) Investigating noncompliance or diversions; and
  - (3) **Protecting property rights for real property that is carrying out the purposes of the Acts.**
- (c) Maintaining and operating facilities and equipment under the ownership or management control of the State fish and wildlife agency, or under a third-party binding agreement, that support eligible activities under the Wildlife Restoration Act or Sport Fish Restoration Act.
- (d) Covering costs associated with State electronic data systems (SEDS), when appropriately allocated and approved by the Service. A SEDS is an electronic system used by a State fish and wildlife agency to sell licenses or support other financial transactions, collect and manage data, and communicate information. The functions and abilities of a SEDS may vary depending on the State fish and wildlife agency needs and organization.
- (e) Administering awards (see also [§ 80.54](/cfr/50/80.54.md)) and coordinating awards in associated programs and subprograms.
- (f) **Providing technical assistance.**
- (g) Making payments in lieu of taxes on real property under the control of the State fish and wildlife agency when the payment is:
  - (1) Required by State or local law; and
  - (2) Required for all State lands, including those acquired with Federal funds and those acquired with non-Federal funds.
- (h) Communicating with the public on eligible activities in an award, when allowable under [2 CFR part 200](/cfr/2/part200.md), subpart E. This communication may include using various forms of media and technology and does not require prior approval (see also §§ [80.50(a)(8)](/cfr/50/80.50.md?p=a-8) and [80.51(a)(10)](/cfr/50/80.51.md?p=a-10)).
- (i) Advertising (see [2 CFR 200.421](/cfr/2/200.421.md)) to hire personnel for eligible activities, for procuring goods or services for an eligible activity, or to inform the public or a target audience about events or opportunities that support purposes of the Acts.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 669 et seq., except for provisions specific to the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration program, and 777-777m, except 777e-1 and g-1.

### Source

Source: 91 FR 1888, Jan. 15, 2026, unless otherwise noted.