The Norma and Stanley DeBoer Quiet Trails Fund
The Norma and Stanley DeBoer Quiet Trails Fund provides funding to support the creation and maintenance of quiet trails (e.g., walking, hiking, or skiing) in Wisconsin. Grants range from $500 to $1,000.
Organization
Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Government and Tribes
University or School
Focus
Education
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Maintenance and Stewardship
Marketing
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