2025 Incentive Grant Program application-1

2025 FWSP INCENTIVE Grant Application

Applicant information: Incentive Grant application Due on or before April 4, 2025.
This form can be saved, and edited at any time prior to approval.
Please inform the Property Manager/Superintendent that a copy of the completed form will automatically be emailed to the email address on the form for approval.
When approved, the form will be emailed to the Friends group and an FWSP Administrator for consideration.

Name of Friends group contact person*

Friends Group Name*

Contact Email*

example@example.com

State Park System Property Name*

Property Manager/Superintendent Name*

Manager Email*

example@example.com

Friends Group Mailing Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Telephone number - number best to reach contact if questions*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Required: Current year FWSP Membership paid*

YesNo

Which of the following areas will the incentive Grant be used?

Naturalist Programs

Naturalist WagesNaturalist ProgramsSupplies, Materials

Notice: A DNR representative must review and approve all applications for interpretive signs, exhibits, or trail signage to ensure accuracy and clarity before installation. Please submit project details for approval before production or placement. Your park manager/superintendent for additional information.

Displays

Interpretive DisplaysExhibitsTrail Signage

Programs

Equipment

Other: (35 words or less)(Be Brief)

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Incentive Grant Project Description: The Project Description should be a detailed explanation how the project will enhance the visitor's experience and/or enhance the state park system property for visitors. Include the answers to all of these questions: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?

Incentive Grant Project Description: (35 words or less)*

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Provide a detailed budget of the total project cost. Include itemized quantities, costs, in-kind labor hours, and descriptions of all anticipated project expenses. Examples include hourly pay for the naturalist, number of hours per week, specific educational supplies, and interpretive displays, or exhibits.

Detailed budget (35 words or less)*

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1. Grant request: (Up to $3,500) = $*

2. Required Friends group cash Match 1:1 of grant request = $*

3. Any additional Friends match above 1:1 required amount=$*

Total Project cost (Grant request plus Friends match: Line 1 plus line 2 and 3=*

Have you received an Incentive Grant from FWSP in the last 2 years?*

YesNo

Are you providing more than a 1:1 match for this project totaling 15% or more?*

YesNo

Project dates: Your Incentive Grant project must be completed by Nov 1, 2025.

A Project Closeout Report is required by Nov. 1, 2025. If the Closeout report is not received by Nov. 1, 2025, the Friend Group will NOT be eligible to apply for a 2026 Incentive Grant. No exceptions.

Our DNR Property Manager/Superintendent is aware of and supports this Incentive Grant request.*

YesNo

DNR Land Manager Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Our Friends Group President is aware of and supports this Incentive Grant request.*

Yes

Name of Friend's Group President*

Date

Phone*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

I acknowledge that all information provided in this application is true and accurate on behalf of my organization.*

YesNo

Signature

Date

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Other Information: (25 words or less)

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