Natural Resources Grants Available Through State of Michigan,
Fiscal Year 2005-2006

Category:

Natural Resources Grants

Grant Name/Purpose:

Forest Stewardship - Outreach and Education Grants:
Support forest stewardship education programs.

Eligible Applicants:

Local governmental units, nonprofit organizations, school districts with school forests, and individuals

Department and Phone #:

Natural Resources; Forest Management
517-241-9051

FY2005-2006 Estimate:

$30,000

Process and Funding Source:

Application; 50% match required

Federal - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

Listing Source:

Directory of State-Administered Grants, 2005-2006, House Fiscal Agency, March 2006

Category:

Natural Resources Grants

Grant Name/Purpose:

Forest Stewardship Plan Writing Grants:
Technical and financial assistance for eligible land owners who develop and follow forest stewardship management plans.

Eligible Applicants:

Units of government, private organizations, and individuals

Department and Phone #:

Natural Resources; Forest Management
517-241-9051

FY2005-2006 Estimate:

$100,000

Process and Funding Source:

Application; competitive; grant awards are less than $2,000; 50% match required

Federal - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

Listing Source:

Directory of State-Administered Grants, 2005-2006, House Fiscal Agency, March 2006

Category:

Natural Resources Grants

Grant Name/Purpose:

Michigan Habitat Improvement Fund Project Grants:
Projects on the Manistee, Muskegon, and AuSable Rivers in areas influenced by hydropower projects

Eligible Applicants:

Units of government, private organizations, and individuals in the vicinity of the 11 Consumers Power hydropower projects

Department and Phone #:

Natural Resources; Fisheries
517-826-3211

FY2005-2006 Appropriation:

$889,000

Process and Funding Source:

Application through Fisheries Division

State Restricted - Game and Fish Settlement Fund

Listing Source:

Directory of State-Administered Grants, 2005-2006, House Fiscal Agency, March 2006

Category:

Natural Resources Grants

Grant Name/Purpose:

Nongame Wildlife Funds - National Heritage Grant Program:
Identify, protect, manage, and restore native plant and animal species, natural communities, and other natural features

Eligible Applicants:

Individuals, local units, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations

Department and Phone #:

Natural Resources; Wildlife
517-373-9418

FY2005-2006 Appropriation:

$100,000

Process and Funding Source:

Proposal submission; priority to proposals with matching funds; most grant amounts are between $4,200 and $5,000

State Restricted - Nongame Fund; gifts; bequests; donations

Listing Source:

Directory of State-Administered Grants, 2005-2006, House Fiscal Agency, March 2006

Category:

Natural Resources Grants

Grant Name/Purpose:

Urban and Community Forestry Program :
Information and technical assistance to municipal governments and volunteer groups for urban and community forest activities including Arbor Day celebrations

Eligible Applicants:

Local units of government and nonprofit organizations

Department and Phone #:

Natural Resources; Forest Management
517-241-9051

FY2005-2006 Appropriation:

$110,000

Process and Funding Source:

Application; competitive

State Restricted -- Urban and Community Forestry Program, Nongame Wildlife Fund

Listing Source:

Directory of State-Administered Grants, 2005-2006, House Fiscal Agency, March 2006

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