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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

02/15/18 Postmark

Grants of up to $22,727 to Wisconsin tribes to develop summer programs that offer tribal youth (ages 13-19) the opportunity to work on a natural resources conservation project. All projects must contain an educational or mentorship component. Programs should target both male and female youth.

Program Requirements:
-Youth must be between the ages of 13 - 19
-Youth must be tribal or band members
-Project must be related to conservation of natural resources
-Safety training must be conducted if needed
-Goals and objectives must be defined
-There must be mentorship/educational components in the project
-After completion of the summer program, interview/survey youth about the project and their interest in working in the natural resources field. Include this information in the final summary report

Program Recommendations
-Include both male and female youth
-Youth should give a presentation on their experience to the tribal council and/or elders or youth

Additional information
-Leaders for the program do not have to be between the ages of 13 - 19
-To be eligible for grant funding, youth must be between the ages of 13 - 19 and tribal/band members. -You may include other youth in the program, however, you cannot receive grant funding for their participation.
-While there are a few requirements listed above, this is open to any project you believe will suit your tribe, location, resources and youth.

Examples of eligible items
-Salaries, wages and benefits for employees actively involved in the program
-Youth stipend/salary
-Indirect costs
-Purchased services - examples: printing, mailing, room rental
-Office space dedicated to this program
-Program recruitment and materials (limited to 3% of the grant request)
-Hourly equipment rental charges
-Vehicle/equipment rental costs
-Training
-Construction materials (limited to 5% of the grant request)
-In-kind contributions: non-cash contributions of materials, equipment, services or labor provided that are reasonable and necessary for carrying out the project and meet the same test of eligibility as any other cost item. The value of in-kind contributions is what the sponsor would pay for similar services, materials, equipment or labor based on existing contracts, schedules or on the open market.
-The maximum value of donated labor shall be $12.00 per hour.
-The value of donated equipment shall conform to the WI Department of Transportation county highway rates for equipment. If equipment is owned by the tribe only hours the equipment is actually in use will be eligible.
-The value of donated materials and services shall conform to market rates and be established by invoice.

GrantWatch ID#: 143592

$250,000

All tribes that apply and meet grant requirements will receive a grant. All applicants will receive their requested amount up to $22,727. If there are additional funds available, they will be distributed on an equal basis to those applicants whose request exceeded $22,727.

Each tribe is encouraged to submit one proposal. The proposal may include more than one project. The proposal should show estimated overall costs, even if the total exceeds $22,727. After annual allocation, unused funds will be distributed equally to tribes that requested more than their $22,727 allotment.

• See RFP and/or Grant Guidelines for full eligibility

Federally recognized American Indian tribes or band domiciled in the State of Wisconsin are eligible applicants.

There are certain costs that may be required as part of the project, but are not eligible for reimbursement under this program. Ineligible costs include, but are not limited to:
-Gasoline
-Repairs to equipment
-Food for day trips or special events

Grant may not exceed 50% of the total cost. Federal funds/grants may be used as a match for this program.

You are encouraged to discuss your project with one of the DNR contacts who will be able to guide you as you develop your project. The type of project will dictate what items are eligible.

Applications are due February 15, 2018.

If there are additional funds available after all initial grants have been funded, tribes will be notified that they may submit another proposal. The funding will be allocated equally among all tribes applying for this remaining funding.

Grant Program Timeline
-February 15: Postmark deadline for grant applications to be submitted
-April 1: Deadline for grant agreements for first round applications to be mailed to tribes and bands
-April 15: Deadline for tribes and bands to return signed grant agreements
-May 15: Grants finalized and any advance is mailed
-December 31: Summary reports due
-April 30 of the following year: All reimbursement requests must be submitted

Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.

Karen Blodgett, Grant Specialist
715-836-6574
Karen.Blodgett@wisconsin.gov

WI Department of Natural Resources
1300 W. Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54703

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USA: Wisconsin

• Environment
• Minorities
• Municipalities
• Other
• Preservation
• Workforce
• Youth/Out-of-School Youth