Outdoor Recreation Grants
Federal Programs
- The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
- DNR Shooting Range Program (Wildlife Restoration)
- Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
State Programs
- Wabash River Heritage Corridor Fund (WRHCF)
- Bicentennial Nature Trust
- Hometown Indiana Grant Program (funds not available at this time)
Summary of all Outdoor Recreation Grant Programs
Grant rounds and funding may vary pending state or federal approval.
|
Grant Program |
Hometown Indiana |
Wabash River Heritage Corridor Fund |
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) |
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) |
Shooting Range |
|
Applications may include land acquisition and/or facility construction and renovation. Indoor and outdoor facilities are eligible for assistance. |
Eligible projects include campsites, river access sites, trails, and other enhancements. |
Applications may include land acquisition and/or development, maintenance, and ethics education of multi-use trails. |
Applications may consist of land acquisition and/or outdoor recreation facility construction or renovation. |
Application may consist of development (not purchase) of rifle, handgun, shotgun, and archery opportunities. | |
|
Funding Source |
State Legislature |
Dedicated Funding |
Federal |
Federal |
Federal |
|
% Match |
50/50 |
80/20 |
80/20 |
50/50 |
75/25 |
|
Min/Max Amount |
$10,000-200,000 |
$25,000 min/$150,000 max |
$10,000-150,000 |
$10,000-200,000 |
$10,000-No Cap |
|
Grant Rounds |
Funds not currently available |
Applications due by October 1 |
Applications due by May 1 |
Applications due by June 1 |
Applications due by December 31 |
|
Eligibility |
Municipal Corporation & 5-Year Park and Recreation Plan |
Units of Governments (preferably Park Boards) and 501(c)(3) not-for-profits. Projects must be located in one of the 19 counties along the Wabash River Corridor |
Units of Governments and 501(c)(3) not-for-profits |
Park Board & 5-Year Park and Recreation Master Plan |
Units of Governments and Not-for-profit corporations |
|
Funds Available |
$0.00 |
Approx. $400,000 |
Approx. $1,000,000 |
Estimated $500,000 |
Varies |
The Division of Outdoor Recreation has guidelines for preparing master plans, submitting grant applications and administering projects, along with other publications for interested parties. For more information contact:
Bob Bronson
State & Community Outdoor Recreation Planning Section
Division of Outdoor Recreation
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
402 West Washington Street, Room 271
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2782
(317) 232-4070
Fax: (317) 233-4648
Email: bbronson@dnr.IN.gov
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