2026 Incentive Grant Program Application

2026 FWSP INCENTIVE Grant Application

Applicant information: Incentive Grant application due by March 16, 2026.
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.

YesNo

Budget for Grant Request: Equipment/Amenities

Rows	Quantity	Cost
Picnic Table
Fire Ring
Adaptive Kayak/Accessibility Project
Total

Budget for Grant Request: Interpretive Services (NOTE: All Interpretive Items Must Have Property Manager and State Naturalist Approval in Advance of Grant Request)

Rows	Quantity	Cost
Kiosks
Displays
Interpretive Signs
Trail Signs
Total

Budget for Grant Request: Naturalist Services

Rows	Cost
Wages
Supplies
Equipment
Presenters/Performer Fees
Program(s)
Total

Incentive Grant Budget Grant Total*

Rows	Cost Total
Total Estimated Budget for Grant
Friends Group Match Contribution
Incentive Grant Request Amount

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.

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: (250 Words or Less)*

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Provide any more additional details regarding the budget of your proposed project if necessary.

This can include anything not mentioned in the above budget lines above (itemized quantities, costs, in-kind labor hours, and descriptions of all anticipated project expenses, as well as include hourly pay for the naturalist, number of hours per week, specific educational supplies, and interpretive displays, or exhibits).

Detailed budget (250 Words or Less)*

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

YesNo

Project dates: Your Incentive Grant project must be completed by Nov 10, 2026.

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

YesNo

DNR Land Manager Phone Number

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

Yes

Name of Friend's Group President*

Date

Phone*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

YesNo

Signature

Date

File Upload if needed

Other Information: (250 Words or Less)

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