Financial Assistance
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County Forest Variable Acreage Share Loan
Counties with lands enrolled in the County Forest Law are eligible to apply for interest free loans to be used for the purchase, development, preservation and maintenance of the county forest lands. Projects must be consistent with the county forest…
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Environmental Loans
Loan Capacity Update Due to historically high requests for financial assistance, limitations on State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024 SDWLP and CWFP supplemental applications are being implemented immediately. Sufficient funding is available to meet the…
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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 FY2023-25 MUNICIPAL DAM GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2024. The FY2023-25 Biennial Budget provided $4 million for Dam Grants with the majority being committed to fund eligible engineering and construction costs associated…
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County Conservation Aids
County conservation grants provide financial assistance to enhance county/tribal fish and wildlife programs.
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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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Clean Diesel Grant Programs
The DNR administers the Clean Diesel Grant Programs to help reduce diesel emissions from both public and private vehicle fleets across the state. These grant programs have made significant achievements across our state. For details, check out the…
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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.