Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the link above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Get all your hunting information here, including hunting season dates, rules and regulations, and much more. Use the button above to visit the hunting home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Information on DNR shooting and archery ranges, rules and regulations, resources to get started and more. Use the button above to visit the target shooing and archery home page, or go directly to one of the pages below:
Find snowmobile trail permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE SNOWMOBILE HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket.
Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE WINTER FUN HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more.
Find a great trail experience near you - whether you want to hike, bike, snowmobile or ride an ORV. From long, paved linear trails to rugged forest terrain, Michigan offers trail opportunities for all abilities and interests.
Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. Click the box above to see all our locations, or click the individual location below.
We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety. Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below:
Recreational Safety and Hunter Education
Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. Click the box above to see all species, or click the species group below.
DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR educators provide classroom lessons, field trip opportunities, professional development and experiential programs to teachers around the state. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR forest resources professionals maintain healthy forests, manage wildfire, maintain responsible harvesting certifications and improve wildlife habitat. Click the box above to learn more about Michigan's state forests.
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The DNR has recommended 31 projects totaling $21,975,463 for the final round of DNR-administered Spark Grants funding. In addition, 14 sub-recipient grants were awarded to regional councils of governments for technical assistance totaling $845,637.
Total funding for this round (Spark Grants + partnership grants) is $22,821,100.
View the tables below for details. You can sort by any column by toggling the column header, or search for specific information using the search bar.
| Applicant | Proposal title | County | Grant request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie County | Pave Betsie Valley Trail - Beulah Trailhead to Case Road | Benzie County | $ 400,000.00 |
| City of Cheboygan | Universal Access to Cheboygan River & Children's Trail | Cheboygan County | $ 871,000.00 |
| Powell Township | Draver Community Park | Marquette County | $ 886,800.00 |
| Isabella County | Herrick Recreation Area Development Project | Isabella County | $ 319,000.00 |
| City of Marquette | Creating A Regional Recreation Trailhead | Marquette County | $ 458,800.00 |
| Niles Charter Township | Community Park | Berrien County | $ 908,700.00 |
| City of Clio | Skatepark Improvements | Genesee County | $ 200,000.00 |
| City of Gaylord | Elkview Expansion of Aspen Park | Otsego County | $ 689,000.00 |
| City of Milan | Wilson Park Project | Washtenaw County | $ 954,500.00 |
| Chassell Township | Chassell Centennial Park MI DNR Spark Proposal | Houghton County | $ 495,000.00 |
| Marquette County | KI Sawyer LTL Park Revival | Marquette County | $ 997,600.00 |
| City of St. Johns | Fantasy Forest Renovation | Clinton County | $ 694,400.00 |
| City of Manistique | Central Park | Schoolcraft County | $ 800,000.00 |
| City of Monroe | 2023 Monroe Loop Greenway | Monroe County | $ 900,000.00 |
| Lee Township -Midland | ADA Playground - Lee Township Midland, Michigan | Midland County | $ 649,900.00 |
| Lake Township - Missaukee County | Helmer Park in Jennings | Missaukee County | $ 1,000,000.00 |
| Mueller Township | Mueller Township Park Renovation | Schoolcraft County | $ 380,000.00 |
| Village of Pewamo | BLOSSOM TIME PARK IMPROVEMENTS | Ionia County | $ 999,400.00 |
| Village of Clinton | Tate Park Universal Accessible Pickleball Courts | Lenawee County | $ 394,100.00 |
| Village of Beverly Hills | Beverly Park Playground | Oakland County | $ 500,000.00 |
| Alpena County | Sunken Lake Improvements 2023 | Alpena County | $ 473,700.00 |
| Antrim County | Grass River Natural Area Boardwalk Trail Improvements | Antrim County | $ 1,000,000.00 |
| Davison Township | Lake Callis Recreation Complex Multi Use Sports Complex | Genesee County | $ 970,000.00 |
| Village of Nashville | Putnam Park Improvements | Barry County | $ 994,600.00 |
| Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe | Recreation Authority Park Development Project | Macomb County | $ 698,300.00 |
| Village of Union City | River's Path: Connecting Parks, Bridging Communities | Branch County | $ 850,000.00 |
| Burtchville Township | Burtchville Township Park Improvements | St. Clair County | $ 200,000.00 |
| Jackson County | Property Renovation to develop Farmers Market | Jackson County | $ 580,000.00 |
| Grand Traverse County | Civic Center Walking Track Improvements | Grand Traverse County | $ 998,800.00 |
| Chikaming Township | Harbert Community Park Improvements | Berrien County | $ 878,700.00 |
| City of Ferndale | Martin Rd Park Outdoor Recreation Support Facility | Oakland County | $ 833,163.00 |
| Applicant | Grant Amount |
|---|---|
| Southeast Michigan Council of Governments | $ 182,062.00 |
| Region II Planning Commission | $ 48,547.00 |
| Southcentral Michigan Planning Council | $ 35,905.00 |
| Southwest Michigan Planning Commission | $ 67,640.00 |
| GLS Region V Planning & Development Commission | $ 69,531.00 |
| Tri-County Regional Planning Commission | $ 25,284.00 |
| East Michigan Council of Governments | $ 114,636.00 |
| West Michigan Regional Planning Commission | $ 42,226.00 |
| Northwest Michigan Council of Governments | $ 74,218.00 |
| Networks Northwest | $ 50,697.00 |
| Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning & Development Commission | $ 35,905.00 |
| Central Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission | $ 48,547.00 |
| Western Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission | $ 12,513.00 |
| West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission | $ 37,926.00 |
