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ATV/UTV Enhancement Funding
This funding is issued bi-annually to non-profit organizations that promote the safe and wise use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)/utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs), ATV/UTV riding and ATV/UTV education. Who can apply To be eligible for ATV/UTV…
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Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Grant Program
The Angler Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (Angler R3) grant program provides financial assistance to partners who conduct Angler R3 programs and activities in Wisconsin. Funding is provided through the Dingell-Johnson Sportfish…
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Well compensation grant program FAQ
The well compensation grant program provides funding to eligible landowners or renters to replace, reconstruct, or treat contaminated private water supplies that serve a residence or provide water to livestock. Learn more about eligibility at well…
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Surface Water Grants
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has officially posted the FY25 Surface Water Grant Applicant Guide and Program Guidance. Please ensure you are using the current version of the Surface Water Grant application (Form 8700-284, R 7/17/2024).…
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Shooting Range Grant Program
Counties, cities, villages, townships, other governmental agencies or units, clubs or organizations, businesses or corporations and educational institutions can apply for assistance in outdoor shooting range construction, including backstops and…
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Additional funding sources
The Grants.gov system houses information on over 1,000 grant programs. Many additional state and federal agencies and organizations have loan and grant programs that you can explore.
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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program
This is a federal program administered in all states that encourages the creation and interpretation of high-quality outdoor recreational opportunities. Funds received by the DNR for this program are split between DNR projects and grants to local…
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Learn to Hunt Reimbursement Program
The Learn to Hunt Reimbursement Program helps sponsors of Learn to Hunt events cover the costs of their program, up to $25 per student. Reimbursement requests for fall and spring Learn to Hunt events must be submitted by June 1.
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Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Grant Program
Formerly known as the Hunter Recruitment, Development, Training and Education Grant Program In order to focus hunter training, development and education programs on adults, females and families, DNR has developed this new grant opportunity. There…
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Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program
Forest Fire Protection (FFP) 50% cost-share grants are available to Wisconsin fire departments and county/area fire associations. Grant funding is intended to expand the use of local fire departments to augment and strengthen the Department of…