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Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies and private marinas and businesses to improve boating amenities on the state’s waterways. Funding may be requested for day-docks, mooring buoys, and the construction, operation, and maintenance of pump-out and dump stations. Funding may also be used for relevant information a...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations to defray the cost of hosting national and regional conventions or meetings. Funding may be requested for costs associated with convention facility rental, hosting costs, and in-community transport to conventions. The purpose of the fund is to ass...

Grants to Wisconsin counties and tribes for maintenance and development of snowmobile trails. Applicants must first contact the funding source before applying. Funds will be provided for bridge and trail rehabilitation in order to provide the public with safe, well-groomed, and properly signed trails for recreational purp...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin local governments, tribes, special districts, and private landowners for the removal of abandoned dams. Applications are accepted from those who have legal access to the property where the abandoned dam is located. Eligible project costs include labor, materials and equipment direct...

Grants of up to $39,550 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and public agencies to market and promote events that will draw tourism to the area. This program reimburses qualifying advertisement expenses. Qualifying events promote the tourism industry, result in a positive economic impact, and create jobs for local residen...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin small businesses, including nonprofit employers, to reimburse costs associated with workplace wellness programs. Examples of eligible expenses include equipment, campaigns, education programs, health risk assessments, staff time, contracted services, and incentives. A “wellness pr...

Grants to USA academics and professionals to participate in research and teaching in a broad range of disciplines. Funding will support work at qualifying institutions, research centers, and organizations throughout the world. Opportunities are open to university and college faculty and administrators, as well as artists, ...

Grants of up to $20,000 per fiscal year to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations (DMOs) to host competitive sporting events that will create a positive economic impact. This program enables DMOs to secure events requiring an up-front financial commitment. The goal of this program is to generate visitor spending by ...

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, clubs, businesses, educational institutions, and individuals to support outdoor shooting ranges that will be open to public use. Funding may be requested for construction-related costs. Projects involving indoor ranges may also be eligible. Introduction: Wisconsin DNR has a ...

Grants starting at $5,000 to Wisconsin employers, public agencies, and private organizations to support employer-led worker training and placement programs. Each application must include at least one employer that commits to hiring successful trainees or increase the wages of incumbent worker trainees. Funding is available...