The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for its Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Grant Program.
Donor Name: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State: Wisconsin
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
In order to focus hunter training, development and education programs on adults, females and families, DNR has developed this new grant opportunity. There is a great need for strategically developed, tested programs and results on which to base future program priorities. The Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Grant program will also focus on developing and pilot testing various programs and evaluating the effectiveness of those programs.
The primary purpose of the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program is to provide cost-sharing grants to local clubs, organizations, communities, governments, Wisconsin tribes, colleges, universities and technical schools to ensure the education, training and development of safe and ethical hunters and mentors.
Funding Information
The DNR typically has up to $75,000 available for grants each calendar year. Individual grant awards are capped at $25,000.
Eligible Items
- Salaries, wages, and benefits for employees
- Consultation services
- Purchased services (i.e., printing, mailing, room rental)
- Other purchased services (i.e., Surveys)
- Supplies
- Equipment: If you are purchasing equipment for the project, using equipment you already own or accepting donations of equipment use, please consult with Hunter Education and Shooting Sports grant manager for information on the equipment depreciation and hourly use policy.
- Hourly equipment rental charges.
Eligibility Criteria
- Wisconsin counties, towns, villages, and cities
- Wisconsin Universities, Colleges and Technical Schools
- Other Wisconsin governmental units
- Wisconsin Tribes
- Wisconsin School Districts
- Most if not all, conservation organizations (i.e., local rod and gun clubs, sporting organizations, local chapters, and national organizations)
- Individuals.
For more information, visit DNR.
