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
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Small Business Technical Assistance Program
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation)
The Hunter R3 grant program is a cost-sharing grant for local clubs, organizations, communities, governments, Wisconsin tribes, colleges, universities and technical schools to ensure the education, training and development of safe and ethical hunters and mentors with a preference towards applicants focusing on adults, females and families.
AllTrails
Trails Grants Program
This program funds trail projects that expand outdoor access and preserve outdoor spaces. Funds support trail resiliency, experience, maintenance, restoration and research.
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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