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Grants
Grants
We administer grants that make communities healthier, safer and more vibrant. These grants enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety.
View available grants at a glance, or get in-depth information about each one by following the links below.
- Boating Infrastructure Grants
- Land and Water Conservation Fund
- Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Trail Improvement Program
- Recreation Passport Grant Program
- Waterways Program Grants
- Michigan Boating Pumpout Grants
- Natural Resources Trust Fund
- Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
- Snowmobile Trail Improvement Program
- Michigan Spark Grants (inactive)
Additional information
5-Year Recreation Plan
To be eligible to apply for certain grants, a community must submit an approved 5-Year plan by February 1 of the year they apply.
Grant workshops
An annual workshop is held to cover program updates and application guidance for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, Land and Water Conservation Fund, and Recreation Passport Grant Program.
MiGrants
MiGrants is an online grant-management system. Many DNR grants are managed using MiGrants. For information on which grant’s utilize MiGrants, visit the grant program’s page. Additional information and log-in guidance is also available.
Recognition plaques
Recognition plaques are required for many grant programs such as the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, Land and Water Conservtion Fund, Recreation Passport Grant Program, and Clean Michigan Initiative