Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
The statewide and local assistance program of the LWCF is administered in Wisconsin by the Department of Natural Resources. Municipal and tribal governments, school districts and other state political subdivisions are eligible to apply for funding for the acquisition or development of outdoor recreational areas and facilities. Grants cover 50% of the cost. Projects must be supported by a local or State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.
Organization
National Park Service
Eligibility
Government and Tribes
University or School
Focus
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Maintenance and Stewardship
Related Resources
Wisconsin Economic Development
Brownfields Grant Program
Wisconsin’s Brownfields Grant Program provides funds to assist with the remediation of environmental contamination of abandoned, idle, or underused industrial or commercial facilities or sites.
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 Economic Development
Small Business Development Grant
The program offers financial incentives for these communities and organizations to develop innovative programs that directly support small businesses and small business creation
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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