Lake Management Planning - Small Scale Lake(s. 281.68, Wis. Stats., and ch. NR 190, Wis. Admin. Code) Two types of Programs are available for small scale lake projects-Small Scale grants and Self-help Lake Trend Monitoring grants. In order for nonprofit conservation organizations and lake associations to apply, they must be a qualified organization. Please check with your appropriate DNR Regional Environmental Grant Specialist to see if your group is currently eligible to apply, otherwise please review the qualification requirements. Funding for this program comes from a portion of the gas tax on boating fuel. Small Scale GrantsCounties, towns, cities, villages, tribes, qualified non-profit conservation organizations, qualified lake associations, school districts (partnered with another eligible party), and public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts, town sanitary districts, and other local governmental units as defined in Wis. Stats. Ch. 66.0301 (1) (a) that are established for the purpose of lake management, are eligible to apply for funding to collect and analyze information needed to protect and restore lakes and their watersheds. Grant awards may fund up to 75% of the cost of a lake planning project. Grant awards cannot exceed $3,000 per grant. Eligible projects include:
Caution to Project Sponsors - Protect Confidential DataThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) takes seriously its responsibility to protect all confidential data that are collected as the DNR administers its programs. For DNR grant programs, “confidential data” typically includes:
If a grant is being issued to an individual, we need most of the personal data listed above before we can issue payments or reimbursements. This needed data comes to the DNR on completed W-9 forms. The DNR has a process to restrict access to and secure W-9 forms. The DNR, however is often sent unnecessary confidential data that are attached to proofs of payment, receipts, or other documents in support of a reimbursement request. Please protect confidential data by blackening out – also called “redacting” – bank account numbers, credit card account numbers, and other confidential data before proofs of payment are sent to the DNR. Please do not redact check numbers from bank statements. With each of us doing our part, we can protect confidential data and minimize identity theft. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. Application InformationContacts:For questions about project eligibility, contact appropriate DNR Regional Lake Coordinator. For eligible project costs, contact appropriate DNR
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