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Boating Infrastructure Grant Program 
The Boating Infrastructure Grant program was established in 1998 using funds from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Public entities and private sector marina owners, operators and developers can apply through the state for grants for the construction, renovation, or maintenance of boating infrastructure for transient recreational vessels at least 26 ft. long that are used primarily for pleasure. There are two grant levels. Tier 1 grants are small projects and the decision to fund is at the state level. Tier 2 grants are large projects and are chosen by a national ranking team and are highly competitive.
Announcements: The annual grant cycle is open for requests in August and decisions for funding are announced around March each spring.
Contact: Steven Partin, grant coordinator
steven.partin@dnr.ga.gov | 912-264-7218
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program - Currently Accepting Applications
The Clean Vessel Act Grant Program was established to provide funding to States to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain pumpout stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters and to inform boaters about the use, benefits, and availability of pumpout stations and waste reception facilities.
Announcements: Funding is currently available for Clean Vessel Act grants.
Contact: Steven Partin, grant coordinator
steven.partin@dnr.ga.gov | 912-264-7218
Coastal Incentive Grants Program 
The CIG Program is a competitive pass-through subgrant program made possible by a grant to Georgia DNR from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through Congressional funding pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act. These subgrants may be awarded to qualified county and municipal governments, regional commissions, state-affiliated research or educational institutions, or state agencies (except GDNR), provided the project takes place entirely within the eleven-county service area of the program. The CIG Program service area includes Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Charlton, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Wayne counties.
Announcements: For more information, visit https://coastalgadnr.org/CoastalIncentiveGrant
Contact: Shy Duncan, Grants Specialist
shyathia.duncan1@dnr.ga.gov | 912-264-7218
Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Program
The Georgia Conservation Tax Credit is a financial incentive for landowners to help protect Georgia’s natural resources.Landowners who donate fee-title lands or permanent conservation easements to a government entity, state agency, or a Land Trust Alliance-accredited land trust may apply for a credit against their state income taxes.
Announcements: The tax credit expires December 31, 2021.
Contact: Chris Canalos, Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Program Manager
Chris.Canalos@dnr.ga.gov | 706-557-3225
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program
The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program is a grant program that provides funding to support parks and trails and provide stewardship and acquisition of critical conservation lands. Grant and loan funds will be available for local governments, state agencies and nongovernmental organizations with conservation mission.
Announcements: The 2023-2024 GOSP Pre-application period closed on October 13, 2023. Successful Applicants will be announced in Spring 2024.
2022-2023 Selections:
Grants Awarded for Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Contact: Soheila Naji, Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Coordinator
soheila.naji@dnr.ga.gov | 404-463-8570
Georgia Wildlife Viewing Grants Program - Currently Accepting Applications
The DNR Wildlife Resources Division’s Wildlife Viewing Grants Program provides small grants for wildlife viewing projects that increase awareness and appreciation of the state’s nongame wildlife, rare native plants and natural habitats, with an emphasis on species and habitats considered a high priority for conservation in the State Wildlife Action Plan. Grants are available for local governments, non-profit or not-for-profit organizations, and for-profit entities.
Announcements: The 2022 application period is currently open and will close on January 7, 2022. The online application can be accessed here: https://georgiawildlife.com/WildlifeViewingGrants.
Contact: Rick Lavender, program coordinator
rick.lavender@dnr.ga.gov | 706.557.3327
Land & Water Conservation Fund 
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program is a federal program authorized by Congress for the purpose of acquiring federal lands and assisting states and local governments with funds to acquire lands and develop and renovate outdoor recreation facilities. LWCF funds are appropriated by Congress to the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Parks Service (NPS), and NPS allocates the funds through state agencies as a grant program to state and local governments. For more information click here.
Announcement: On August 22, 2023, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources staff presented to the Board of Natural Resources the list of grant applicants who have been selected to move forward in the approval process to receive approximately $9.6 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program. These funds will be used for the acquisition, development, and renovation of outdoor recreation areas all across the state.
This year cities and counties all over the state submitted 72 proposals requesting $23.7 million. Of the seventy-two, 27 projects were selected.
Click here for the complete list of the 27 projects.
Contact: Antoinette Norfleet, Grants Program Manager
antoinette.norfleet@dnr.ga.gov | 404-463-8629
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
Announcement: Application period will open January 2024.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (federal)
Contact: Antoinette Norfleet, Grants Program Manager
antoinette.norfleet@dnr.ga.gov | 404-463-8629
Recreational Trails Program
The Recreational Trails Program provides funding for the construction and rehabilitation of trails and directly related trailhead facilities. Qualified Local Governments, federal agencies, and state agencies are invited to apply.
Announcements: We will be accepting Pre-applications for the 2023-2024 funding cycle starting on September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023.
2023-2024 Funding Cycle Announcement
Contact: Ouicia Jolly, Recreational Trails Program Coordinator
ouicia.jolly@dnr.ga.gov | 404-463-1779