The Big Dig Community Service Project Grant Program
The Big Dig grant serves as a catalyst to enhance employee communities in Adams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, Richland and Sauk counties through the completion of community service projects for children, families and bridging age gaps. Projects could include improvements to playgrounds, parks, trails and other outdoor recreation gathering places and more.
Organization
A.L.M. Charities & Gasser Construction
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Focus
Education
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Maintenance and Stewardship
Related Resources
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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.
Conservation Alliance
Conservation Alliance Grant Program
A group of member outdoor businesses make up the Conservation Alliance which provides grant funding for projects that protect threatened wild places across North America that also have a clear recreational benefit.
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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