Surface Water Grants

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from dnr.wisconsin.gov · SurfaceWater unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

The preferred method of application submittal is via email to DNRSurfaceWaterGrants@wisconsin.gov.

Amount

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Where

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Who can apply

NGOs, Community groups, Government bodies, Research institutions and Indigenous organisations

tribal governing bodies, other local units of government, accredited colleges, universities, technical schools, lake districts and town sanitary districts are automatically eligible to apply for a Surface Water Grant. Qualified lake associations, qualified surface water management organizations, qualified river management organizations, nonprofit conservation organizations

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

November 15 Deadline: Grant application deadline.

Co-funding required

Yes

provides cost-sharing grants for surface water protection and restoration

Restoration approach

Rivers and lakes, Wetlands, Community conservation and Protected areas

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

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