National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Program
Provides matching grant funds to assist states in the “acquisition, restoration, management or enhancement of coastal wetlands.” Wisconsin projects bordering the Great Lakes are eligible.
Organization
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Government and Tribes
Focus
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Maintenance and Stewardship
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Vibrant Spaces Grant
Vibrant Spaces Grant provides support for local communities to develop and enhance public spaces.
Environmental Protection Agency
Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program Grant Funding
This EPA program is for sites that are contaminated from years of industrial use, federal funds are available to remediate environmental pollution. Several types are offered including direct funding for brownfields assessment, cleanup, technical assistance and more.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Sportfish Restoration - Boat Access
These grants may be used to construct boat access projects.
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