Rural Business Development Grants
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas.
Organization
USDA Rural Development
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Government and Tribes
University or School
Focus
Education
Financing
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Planning
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Hydro Flask
Parks for All
The Parks for All program supports nonprofit organizations focused on building, maintaining, restoring, and providing more equitable access to parks. Hydro Flask will donate water bottles to projects that help meet their mission.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Angler R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation)
The goals of the Angler R3 grant program are to grow the numbers of anglers in Wisconsin and expand angling participation among adults, particularly from non-traditional audiences.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
ATV/UTV Enhancement Funding
Funding is for nonprofit organizations that promote the safe and wise use of ATVs and/or UTVs, riding and education. Applications are solicited bi-annually. Check the website for more details.
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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