The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the 2023 grantees for its George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund, the eighth round of grants since it launched in 2014. The funding will help 16 programs in eight states bring fishing and boating experiences as well as conservation education to Hispanic families. Over $109,500 in grants were awarded ...
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George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar program awards 2022 grants
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) 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 ...
Read More »Industry donations support RBFF’s Vamos A Pescar Education Fund
As part of its continual commitment to democratize the boating experience, Brunswick Corporation has made a sizeable donation to the George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The donation will help expand fishing and boating access to Hispanic communities who have traditionally been underrepresented in these activities. “We’re grateful for Brunswick’s support of the Education Fund’s mission,” said Rachel ...
Read More »RBFF announces 2019 grantees for education fund
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced the 2019 grantees for its George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund, the fourth round of grants since the program launched in 2014. Twelve grantee organizations will work to bring fishing and boating experiences and conservation education to Hispanic families in eight states. The education fund awarded a total of nearly $60,000 ...
Read More »RBFF reports fishing participation up 1.5 million
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation announced the release of its 2017 Special Report on Fishing. Most significantly, the report shows fishing participation has increased by 1.5 million over the previous year. Additionally, several trends and participation increases among key segments are highlighted in the report. Key findings Fishing is still the number two adult outdoor activity, but it’s gaining ...
Read More »RBFF launches Take Me Fishing and Vamos A Pescar ad campaign for 2017
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation announced the launch of its new Take Me Fishing and Vamos A Pescar ad campaign for 2017. The campaign looks to position fishing and boating as “the antidote to modern life” and encourage everyone to put down the touchscreens and pick up a fishing rod, embracing their inner “wild child.” “We were looking for ...
Read More »RBFF’s Boat Registration Marketing Program brings 50,000 boaters back to water
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced its 2016 Boat Registration Marketing Program brought over 50,000 lapsed boaters back to the water. The program, now in its fifth year, generated a high response rate and lift. “A stable and engaged base of boaters is essential to the future of our industry,” says RBFF President and CEO Frank Peterson. “Fishing ...
Read More »Bass Pro Shops donates $50,000 to George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced Thursday that Bass Pro Shops is continuing its support of the George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund with a $50,000 donation. This donation will help to increase awareness of, and participation in, fishing, boating and conservation activities through grassroots educational programs and on-the-water activities held in high-density Hispanic communities. “It’s ...
Read More »RBFF and U.S. Forest System enter historic cooperative agreement
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced Tuesday it has entered into a new cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. Through the agreement, the Forest Service will help provide funding for the Take Me Fishing campaign while RBFF will promote the available fishing opportunities on or near U.S. Forest Service lands. “The U.S. Forest Service manages some of ...
Read More »Cabela’s Outdoor Fund makes $75,000 grant for fishing education
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced Thursday that Cabela’s Outdoor Fund has granted $75,000 to the George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund. This grant will help to increase awareness of, and participation in fishing, boating and conservation activities through grassroots programs, classes and on-the-water activities held in high-density Hispanic communities. “We are encouraged by the strong ...
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