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Find similar grantsMississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund is sponsored by Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Supports conservation and outdoor recreation projects throughout Mississippi.
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most | Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration Ricky Flynt , Executive Director The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Act ( House Bill 606, 2022 Regular Session ) was passed to establish a funding mechanism to encourage investment in outdoor recreation and conservation projects to state agencies with responsibilities therefor, and to expand the availability of these projects to counties, municipalities and nongovernmental entities, as defined by the Act.
The Act established the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, from which the Board of Trustees may disburse monies to qualifying counties, municipalities, state agencies and nongovernmental entities.
Monies from the Fund may only be used and expended for the following: Improvement of state park outdoor recreation features and trails; Acquisition and improvement of parks and trails by counties and municipalities, if such parks and trails lie within the jurisdiction of such counties and municipalities; Restoration or enhancement projects to create or improve access to public waters and lands for public outdoor recreation, conservation education, or the safe use and enjoyment of permanently protected conservation land; Restoration or enhancement on privately owned working agricultural lands and forests that support conservation of soil, water, habitat of fish and wildlife resources; Restoration or enhancement of wetlands, native forests, native grasslands and other unique habitats important for Mississippi's fish and wildlife; and Acquisition of critical areas for the provision or protection of clean water, wildlife, hunting, fishing, military installation buffering or natural resource-based outdoor recreation.
Notice : The MOSTF Board of Trustees will not consider funding for land acquisition project proposals until further notice (Effective June 12, 2024). 501 N. West Street, Suite 1301 Email: ms-outdoor-steward-trust@dfa.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Please provide a description of the proposed project and the need for financial assistance. The narrative should be clear and concise. (1000 character limit)
Does this project satisfy specific and clearly identified priority needs, as identified in a formalized planning document?
Describe how elements within your proposal satisfy critical or priority public needs, as identified in a formalized planning document. Also, describe how these elements relate specifically to the public's outdoor experience. (1000 character limit)
How many residents will utilize the intended project on an annual basis? What is the basis for your estimate?
Please list each outdoor natural resource-based recreational activity provided by the acquisition or development of this property.
Describe how you plan to maintain, manage and keep this property secure from vandalism, loitering, and crime, including methodology (video surveillance, patrols, enforcement on site, smart lights, controlled access at night). (1000 character limit)
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations and entities involved in conservation and outdoor recreation in Mississippi. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $12 million in funding appropriated during the 2025 Legislative Special Session. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund is funded by Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Mississippi. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 15 required documents: Application Cover Letter on official letterhead signed by authorized representative, Location map, Site Plan / Conceptual Plan, Project Budget (template provided), Resolution adopted by governing entity authorizing the application, and Signed statement from landowner(s) expressing support (if applicable), among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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