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Municipal Dam Grant Program
ATTENTION: The FY2025-27 Municipal Dam Grant Application period is now open! The application deadline is February 27, 2026.The FY2025-27 Biennial Budget provided $4 million for Dam Grants with the majority being committed to fund eligible…
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Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Fund (DERF)
The DERF Program closed to new applicants on August 30, 2008.The Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Fund (DERF) reimburses the investigation and cleanup costs of contamination caused by dry cleaning chemical discharges.BasicsThe Dry Cleaner…
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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…
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Federal Clean Vessel Act grant program
The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Program is a nationwide competitive federal grant program that provides funding to states as part of an effort to clean up the nation's waterways. Nationwide, the program receives about $10 million annually. Funding for…
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Recycling Consolidation Grant to responsible units
The Recycling Consolidation Grant is available in addition to the basic Recycling Grant. This grant program was created in the state 2011-13 Budget to offer supplemental assistance for Responsible Units (e.g. cities, towns, villages, counties,…
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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…
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Awarded Permit Transfers
A person authorized to purchase a license for a permit or harvest authorization issued under a cumulative preference drawing, may transfer their awarded permit or harvest authorization to another who meets the required qualifications. Transferee…
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Armed Forces Privileges
Wisconsin law extends many privileges for hunting, fishing and trapping to active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Wisconsin National Guard or Reserves for both residents and nonresidents. Different sections of Wisconsin statutes authorize these…
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Permits for People with Disabilities
Wisconsin law provides for a variety of hunting, fishing and recreational use permits designed to help people with disabilities enjoy the state's natural resources, such as:
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First-time buyers get a price break on fishing fun
Get a major price break on your fishing license if you are a first-time buyer or are buying your first license in 10 or more years. Discounted fees are available for residents and nonresidents alike and are automatically applied when you buy a…