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: Lorene Reid, Federal Assistance Coordinator
lorene.reid@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: Lorene Reid, Federal Assistance Coordinator
lorene.reid@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: The 2019-2020 grant application period is now closed.
Contact: Lori Harlin, Grants Coordinator
lori.harlin@dnr.ga.gov | 912-262-3048
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 Heritage Grant Program
The Georgia Heritage Grant Program offers matching funds on a statewide competitive basis to local governments and nonprofit organizations (except for churches and other religious organizations) for the preservation of Georgia Register and National Register-eligible historic properties.
Announcements: The SFY 2017 grant cycle has now closed.
Contact: Allison Asbrock, Outreach Program Manager and Grants Coordinator
allison.asbrock@dnr.ga.gov | 770-389-7868
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program - Application Period Open
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 2019-2020 Pre-application period is now open. Interested applicants may submit Pre-applications for Conserve Georgia grants and loans until midnight on October 31, 2019. Click here to submit an application.
Contact: Rob Stokes, Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Coordinator
robert.stokes@dnr.ga.gov | 404-463-8570
Georgia Wildlife Viewing Grants Program
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 2019 Georgia Wildlife Viewing Grants application period has now closed.
Contact: Rick Lavender, program coordinator
rick.lavender@dnr.ga.gov | 706.557.3327
Historic Preservation Fund Grant
The Historic Preservation Fund Grant provides pass-through grant funding to Certified Local Governments. Eligible survey and planning activities include surveys, National Register nominations, design guidelines, brochures, web site development, heritage education materials, workshops/conferences, etc. Eligible predevelopment projects include activities such as historic structure reports, preservation plans, or architectural drawings and specifications.
Announcements: The 2019 HPF Grant Cycle has now closed.
Contact: Allison Asbrock, Outreach Program Manager and Grants Coordinator
allison.asbrock@dnr.ga.gov | 770-389-7868
Land & Water Conservation Fund 
The Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program helps state and local governments acquire and develop recreation lands and rehabilitate outdoor recreation facilities.
Announcements: The period to submit an application for the 2018-2019 Land and Water Conservation Fund funding cycle is now closed. Please check back for more information about our next cycle.
Contact: Antoinette Norfleet, Grants Program Manager
antoinette.norfleet@dnr.ga.gov | 770-389-7264
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
August 8, 2018 - The Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that Hall County and the City of Roswell will continue their pursuit for grant funds. Both Hall County’s Athens Street Park project and the City of Roswell’s Ace Sand Park project have been selected to compete nationally for grant funds ranging from $250,000 to $750,000. The national awards are expected to be announced by the National Park Service in March 2019.
Congratulations and good luck Hall County and City of Roswell!
Announcements: The period to submit an application for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program is now closed.
Contact: Antoinette Norfleet, Grants Program Manager
antoinette.norfleet@dnr.ga.gov | 770-389-7264
Recreational Trails Program - Application Period Open
The Recreational Trails Program provides funding for trail construction, trail maintenance and trail education to city and county governments, federal agencies, authorized commissions, as well as state agencies.
Announcements: The 2019-2020 Pre-application period is now open. Interested applicants may submit Pre-applications for grant funding until midnight on November 17, 2019. Click here to submit an application.
Contact: Lindsey Brown, Recreational Trails Program Coordinator
lindsey.brown@dnr.ga.gov | 404-463-1779