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
Related Resources
Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
C.D. Besadny Conservation Grants
This Fund supports conservation and education projects that benefit Wisconsin's lands, waters, and wildlife that connect people to Wisconsin's outdoors.
USDA Rural Development
Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program
The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit organizations who in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Ready, Set, Go! Grant
The Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) grant program assists destinations in securing competitive sporting events that are not regularly held in Wisconsin and require an upfront financial commitment. The RSG fund has $110,000 per fiscal year available for matching grants.
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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