Recreational Boating Facilities Grants
These grants may be used by counties, towns, cities, villages, tribes, sanitary districts, public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts and qualified lake associations for recreational boating facility projects. Past projects have included ramps and service docks to gain access to the water, purchase of aquatic plant harvesting equipment, navigational aids and dredging waterway channels associated with launch facilities.
Organization
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Eligibility
Government and Tribes
Focus
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Maintenance and Stewardship
Related Resources
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
The Transporation Alternatives Program (TAP) is the largest dedicated source of funding for trail and active transportation projects.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Snowmobile Trail Aids
Counties and tribes may apply for funds for trail and bridge rehabilitation projects for snowmobile trails.
One Track Mind Foundation
One Track Mind Foundation - Trail Support
One Track Mind Foundation connects mountain bike trail projects with the Wisconsin Conservation Corps, where youth learn hands-on trail building skills. OTM maintains, designs and builds trails that cater to all skill levels.
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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