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Cost Sharing Programs

Wisconsin Landowner Grant Program

The Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program (WFLGP) was created to encourage private forest landowners to manage their lands in a manner that benefits the forest resources and the people of the state. The WFLGP assists private landowners with protecting and enhancing their forested lands, prairies and waters. The program allows qualified landowners to be reimbursed up to 50% of the eligible cost of eligible practices.

Private landowners in Wisconsin are eligible for WFLGP funding if they own at least 10 contiguous acres of non-industrial private forest, but not more than 500 acres. Applicants must have a forest stewardship plan in place on their land or be applying to have one prepared through the WFLGP program. Landowners granted WFLGP funding can only be cost-shared for noncommercial practices. Successful applicants will receive an award letter from the WFLGP coordinator indicating that eligible grant work may begin. Costs incurred prior to receiving an award letter are not eligible for reimbursement.

View the Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program fact sheet [PDF] and contact your local DNR forester for details.

Federal cost sharing programs

Foresters also help landowners with the following federal cost sharing programs.