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Department grant programs
The DNR administers many grant programs. Grants are monetary awards that do not have to be paid back.You can search for grant and reimbursement programs two different ways on this page.
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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…
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Conservation easements
A conservation easement is a legal agreement in which a Landowner conveys some of the rights associated with ownership of his/her property to an "Easement Holder." The Easement Holder may be a governmental unit or a qualified nonprofit organization…
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Environmental Loans
Loan Capacity UpdateDue to continued high demand for financial assistance, loan capacity limitations may impact State Fiscal Year 2026 CWFP and SDWLP applications. For more information, go to our Loan Capacity webpage.Wisconsin provided over $8…
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Dam Removal Grant Program
The Dam Removal Grant Program provides reimbursement for 100 percent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $50,000 for any owner who wishes to remove a dam.
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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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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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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…