June 1 through July 23, the Wildlife Habitat Grant Program will be accepting applications, with projects enhancing game species habitat enhancement given a priority.
“This is an exciting opportunity to partner with others in the state to increase the habitat available for game species in Michigan and to enhance the existing habitat for the benefit of hunters, trappers, and wildlife viewers,” said Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Chief Russ Mason.
Funding is available for local, state, federal and tribal governments, profit and nonprofit groups, and individuals through an open competitive process. Minimum grant amounts will be set at $15,000 with the maximum being the amount of funds available for that grant cycle. The 2018 overall available grant amount is approximately $1 million.
The Wildlife Habitat Grant Program, which began in October 2013, is funded from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. The DNR administers the program with the main objective to enhance and improve the quality and quantity of game species habitat in support of the Wildlife Division’s strategic plan.
The application period begins June 1. Applications must be postmarked no later than July 23 to be considered for funding. Successful grant applications will be announced by Oct. 1. The detailed program handbook and application are available at www.michigan.gov/wildlife or www.michigan.gov/dnr-grants.
For more information, contact Clay Buchanan at 517-614-0918 or Chip Kosloski at 517-284-5965.
