Community Forest Program
This program offers a unique opportunity for communities to acquire and conserve forests that provide public access and recreational opportunities, protect vital water supplies and wildlife habitat, serve as demonstration sites for private forest landowners, and provide economic benefits from timber and non-timber products.
Organization
Forest Service
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Government and Tribes
Focus
Education
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
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BFGOODRICH Tires Outstanding Trails Program
A grant designed to help individuals and groups organize clean-ups, trail maintenance work days and other small stewardship projects.
Yamaha
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative supports programs that have an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable use by motorized off-road vehicles.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation)
The Hunter R3 grant program is a cost-sharing grant for local clubs, organizations, communities, governments, Wisconsin tribes, colleges, universities and technical schools to ensure the education, training and development of safe and ethical hunters and mentors with a preference towards applicants focusing on adults, females and families.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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