Wildlife Habitat Grant writing workshop offered July 21 via conference call

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 15, 2014

Contact: Kristi Dahlstrom, 906-226-1331 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815


Wildlife Habitat Grant writing workshop offered July 21 via conference call

The Department of Natural Resources will host a Wildlife Habitat Grant writing workshop via conference call Monday, July 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. The workshop will give potential applicants the information they need to help with the grant-writing process.

Those wishing to join the workshop conference call are asked to RSVP by Friday, July 18, by calling Kristi Dahlstrom at 906-226-1331. To join the conference call, dial 1-888-808-6929. When prompted, enter access code 8299976. The call is toll-free.

The DNR is now accepting Wildlife Habitat Grant Program applications through Aug. 12. Projects featuring habitat enhancement for game species will be given highest priority. 

The Wildlife Habitat Grant Program (WHGP) began in October 2013 and will be funded with a portion of the revenue from hunting and fishing license fees sold each year. The Department of Natural Resources administers the WHGP through a cooperative effort between its Wildlife Division and Grants Management Section.

Funding is available for local, state, federal and tribal governments, for-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 2015 overall available grant amount is approximately $1 million.

The Wildlife Habitat Grant Program application period began July 1 and will end at the close of business Aug. 12. Successful grant applications will be announced by Oct. 1. The detailed program handbook and application are available at www.michigan.gov/dnr-grants. Prospective applicants should review those materials when deciding whether or not to apply.