Recreation
- Webpage
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
This is a federal program administered in most states. Municipal governments and incorporated organizations are eligible to receive reimbursement for the development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of recreational trails and trail-related…
- Webpage
Recreational Boating Facilities Grants
The DNR is currently not accepting new applications for Inland Lakes projects. We will continue to accept Great Lakes project applications until funds are expended. If funding becomes available this webpage will be updated with any new information…
- Webpage
Off-Highway Motorcycle (OHM) trail grants
Revenue collected from off-highway motorcycle (OHM) registrations is available for development, rehabilitation and maintenance of OHM trails in Wisconsin.Contact Jillian Steffes, 715-210-4911 with questions. To sign up to recieve notifications for…
- Webpage
Motorized Stewardship Grants
The 2013-15 Biennial Budget included a provision directing the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to distribute Stewardship Program funds as all-terrain vehicle (ATV), utility terrain vehicle (UTV) and snowmobile grants. -->The…
- Webpage
Allowable Boat Launch Fees
Municipalities, lake management districts, and other access providers (entities that have a signed private provider agreement with the DNR) are allowed to charge reasonable launch fees under NR 1.91, Wis. Adm. Code.
- Webpage
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…
- Webpage
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.Eligibility and…
- Webpage
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Grant Program
Formerly known as the Hunter Recruitment, Development, Training and Education Grant ProgramIn order to focus hunter training, development and education programs on adults, females and families, DNR has developed this new grant opportunity. There is…
- Webpage
County Conservation Aids
County conservation grants provide financial assistance to enhance county/tribal fish and wildlife programs.This Fish and Wildlife Management Grant Program was created to assist counties in the improvement of the fish and wildlife resources. The…
- Webpage
Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program
The purpose of BIG is to construct, renovate and maintain boating infrastructure facilities for transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet long. Applications are due annually by June 1.Tier 1 - StateProvides up to $300,000 per year to each…