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    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 Motorized…

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    Municipal Flood Control Grant Program

    ATTENTION: The 2026 Municipal Flood Control Grant Application Period is now open.Please check the MFC Program and Application Guide for more details on how to prepare and apply. Complete applications are due by 4:00 pm on March 16, 2026.

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    Council, commission and committee meetings

    The Community Financial Assistance program works with various advisory councils, commissions and committees.

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    Department loan programs

    The DNR administers the following loan programs.

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    News

    2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Search: CTRL+F | PDF helpSign up for and about newsletters and bulletinsLoan Capacity UpdateDue to continued high demand for financial assistance, loan capacity limitations may impact State Fiscal Year 2026 CWFP and SDWLP…

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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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    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.

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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.Eligibility and…

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    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…

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