Outdoor Recreation Grants
Federal Programs
- The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
- DNR Shooting Range Program (Wildlife Restoration)
- Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
State Programs (State funds are not available at this time.)
Summary of all Outdoor Recreation Grant Programs
Grant rounds and funding may vary pending state or federal approval.
| Grant Program | Hometown Indiana | Wabash River Heritage Corridor Fund | Recreational Trails Program (RTP) | Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) | Shooting Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications may include land acquisition and/or facility construction and renovation. Indoor and outdoor facilities are eligible for assistance. | Applications may include land acquisition and/or facility development, conservation, or enhancement along the historic transportation corridor of the Wabash River. | Applications may include land acquisition and/or development, maintenance, and ethics education of multi-use trails. | Applications may consist of land acquisition and/or outdoor recreation facility construction or renovation. | Application may consist of development (not purchase) of rifle, handgun, shotgun, and archery opportunities. | |
| Funding Source | State Legislature | State Legislature | Federal | Federal | Federal |
| % Match | 50/50 | 80/20 | 80/20 | 50/50 | 75/25 |
| Min/Max Amount | $10,000-200,000 | $10,000-250,000 | $10,000-150,000 | $10,000-200,000 | $10,000-No Cap |
| Grand Rounds | Funds not currently available |
Funds not currently available |
Applications due by May 1, 2007 |
Applications due by June 1, 2007 |
Funds not available until 2007 |
| Eligibility | Municipal Corporation & 5-Year Park and Recreation Plan | Units of Governments (preferably Park Boards) and 501(c)(3) not-for-profits. Projects must be located in one of the 19 counties along the Wabash River Corridor | Units of Governments and 501(c)(3) not-for-profits | Park Board & 5-Year Park and Recreation Master Plan | Units of Governments and Not-for-profit corporations |
| Funds Available | $0.00 | $0.00 | Approx. $1,000,000 | Estimated $500,000 | $0 |
At this site the Division of Outdoor Recreation has guidelines for preparing master plans, submitting grant applications and administering projects, along with other publications for interested parties. For more information contact:
Bob Bronson
State & Community Outdoor Recreation Planning Section
Division of Outdoor Recreation
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
402 West Washington Street, Room 271
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2782
(317) 232-4070
Fax: (317) 233-4648
Email: bbronson@dnr.IN.gov
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