Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grants
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund was created in 1989 to preserve important natural communities, protect water quality and fisheries, and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation. Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funds support several DNR-administered grant programs. Available to local governments and nonprofits, Stewardship grants fund recreational development and conservation land purchases statewide.
Organization
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Government and Tribes
Focus
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Maintenance and Stewardship
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