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Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG) (Michigan) is sponsored by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division, Waterways Program. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service Boating Infrastructure Grant Program, offered through Michigan's DNR Waterways Program, is a competitive grant program providing funding for infrastructure improvements at harbors.
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Clair County) * Bald Mountain (Oakland County) * Dansville (Ingham County) * Echo Point (Allegan County) * Island Lake (Livingston County) * Lost Nation (Hillsdale County) * Skoglund-Erickson (Marquette County) * Ortonville (Lapeer County) * Pontiac Lake (Oakland County) * Porcupine Mountains (Ontonagon County) * Rose Lake (Clinton County) * Sharonville (Jackson County) * Supply Road (Grand Traverse County) * Voyer Lake (Montmorency County) BackMorel mushroom hunting * Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park * Customer service centers * Michigan History Center * Outdoor Adventure Center * Ralph A.
MacMullan Conference Center BackCustomer service centers BackMichigan History Center BackOutdoor Adventure Center BackRalph A. MacMullan Conference Center * Carl T.
Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center * Michigan DNR Pocket Park * Hartwick Pines Visitor Center * Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center * Ludington State Park education programs * Oden Hatchery Visitor Center * Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center * Saginaw Bay Visitor Center * Tahquamenon Falls education programs * Wolf Lake Hatchery Visitor Center * Search for permits and more BackSearch for permits and more * Law enforcement and safety * Recreational safety and hunter education * Learn about Michigan's species BackRecreational safety and hunter education BackLearn about Michigan's species * Reptiles and amphibians * Nature programs in state parks * Natural and historical education resources for home * Archery classes and clinics * Becoming an Outdoors Woman BackPrograms for educators * Academy of Natural Resources * Salmon in the Classroom * Wildlife classroom curricula * National Archery in the Schools Program BackManaging your resources * Landowner/homeowner resources * State parks, trails and waterways * Rules, laws and enforcement * Creel Clerks & Angler Surveys * Cultural & Scientific Collectors Permit (Fisheries) * Resources for private forest land owners * Forest Products Industry * Commercial Timber Sales * Urban and Community Forestry BackLandowner/homeowner resources BackState parks, trails and waterways * BIP strategic development plan * Permission to Use Public Land * Payment in Lieu of Taxes * Underground Natural Gas Storage BackRules, laws and enforcement * Regulation summaries and handbooks * County and Municipal Law Enforcement Information * Land Auctions and Sales * Recent Land Acquisitions and Exchanges * Michigan Grassland Coalition * Mission, vision and values * Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry BackMission, vision and values * Color Blind Scenic Viewers * Trails and Scenic Sites BackBoards and committees * Accessibility Advisory Council * Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee * Fisheries Division Citizens Advisory Committees * Forest Management Advisory Committee * Natural Resources Commission * Natural Resources Trust Fund Board * Northern Lake Michigan Islands Collaborative * Michigan History Center Commissions & Committees * Pigeon River Country Advisory Council * Pigeon River Country Equestrian Committee * State Parks Advisory Committee * Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council * Trails Advisory Council * Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Councils * Upper Peninsula Habitat Workgroup * Urban and Community Forestry Council * Michigan Wildlife Council * Wolf Management Advisory Council * Customer Service Centers * Ice Storm 2025 Information * Conservation officer bi-weekly reports BackOffice of Outdoor Recreation Industry /dnr/buy-and-apply/grants/rec/waterways Back to Department of Natural Resources Search is currently unavailable.
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Waterways Program Grants DNR Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program Grants provide funding forengineering studiesand infrastructure improvements projects at grant-in-aid harbors and public boating access sites. Local units of government (city, village, township and county) and state colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
Eligible applicants include local units of government (city, village, township and county) and state colleges and universities. Local units and universities may cooperate with sports/community organizations in the implementation of projects. _Large projects require a completed preliminary engineering study and permit approval prior to grant consideration.
_ For FY2026, the Michigan Legislature appropriated approximately $3. 4 million for Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program Grants. * Grant funding requires a 50% match of the estimated project cost.
* Grant requests that include more than a 50% applicant fund match will be given additional preference. * An applicant fund match can include well-documented in-kind expenses. * Applicants not able to provide the 50% match, but can demonstrate a "qualified need" can still apply.
* For additional information on a "qualified need," reach out to the program contact. * Submit application form. * DNR staff conducts a technical review.
* Grants are awarded based on department review, prioritization and funding appropriation. All applications and supporting documents are due April 1 by 5 p. m.
If that date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is the following Monday.
### Additional project criteria for harbor development applicants Applicants submitting a Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program Grants application and select "Harbor" (not boating access sites) as the project type, must submit: * An approved Harbor/Marina Facilities 5-Year Recreation Plan (or amendment to the existing 5-year plan) through Grants Management that includes: 1.
A description of recreational plan elements such as facility size, marketing/events/partnering plans, dredging needs, dredging cycles (how often), dredge volume and dredge disposal location. 2. A brief description of infrastructure replacement schedules, annual maintenance schedules and replacement or habilitation schedules of large investments like docks, buildings, etc. 3.
5-year recreation plans must be be approved by grants management staff by the February 1 deadline. * Last three years of harbor traffic (harbor logs). * Last three years of financial summaries for the harbor.
* 2025 Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program Grants * 2024 Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program Grants * 2023 Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program Grants * 2022 Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program Grants For more information, contact Curt Wemple at 231-444-8029 orWempleC1@Michigan.
gov. * Forms and information for applicants * Waterways grant program application * Financial summary of harbor operations * Harbor facility information * Waterways grant-in-aid program requirements * Waterways eligible engineering services * Waterways eligible construction components * Waterways grant-in-aid engineering grant program * Waterways grant-in-aid site development grant program Technical review of applications is performed after the grant deadline.
Grants are awarded based on DNR review, prioritization and funding appropriation. Large projects will require a completed preliminary engineering study and permit approval prior to grant consideration for construction.
The following scoring criteria will be required beginning in 2026: * Boating access site project application scoring criteria * Engineering project application scoring criteria * Harbor development project application scoring criteria ### Legislative authority * Section 16. 358 State Waterways Commission transfer * Section 324. 78102 Michigan State Waterways Commission * Section 324.
78110 Waterways Account use * Section 324. 78106 Authority to Enter into Contracts with Department * Section 324.
78115 Public Boating Access Sites Grant Program * Forms and information for approved grantees * Waterways Grant-In-Aid program harbor development project agreement * Waterways Grant-In-Aid agreement amendment * Boating access site construction agreement * Grant-in-Aid change order summary * Electronic fund transfer instructions * Grant-in-aid engineering project agreement * Financial status report * Waterways infrastructure development grant checklist * Waterways engineering grant checklist * In-kind expense reporting * Professional services agreement - recommended * Waterways reimbursement request report * [](https://www.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local units of government (city, village, township, and county) and privately owned harbors/marinas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG) (Michigan) is funded by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division, Waterways Program. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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