Lake and Aquatic Invasives Grants

Wisconsin has several types of lake grants available to qualified lake organizations and municipalities.

Small-scale lake planning grants of up to $3,000 are available to get you started. They can be used to obtain and disseminate lake information, conduct education projects, and develop management goals. These grants are ideal for lake groups just beginning the planning process or for activities that supplement an existing plan. More information

Large-scale lake planning grants of up to $10,000 per project are available for bigger projects. Multiple grants, up to a cumulative total of $100,000 per lake, can be used in phases to complete large projects but sponsors are limited to two grants per funding cycle. The intent of the large-scale program is to conduct technical studies to help develop elements of or complete comprehensive management plans. Depending on the condition and needs of the lake (which the planning process will help determine), the plan will specify activities, for example, improving water quality, managing user conflicts, or improving fishing. More information

Lake protection grants provide funding for implementing projects to protect or improve a lake. As one progresses from planning to implementation, the costs and the time involved increase. Because implementation is more expensive, protection grants are available for up to $200,000 per project. More information

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) control grants provide funding to prevent and control the spread of AIS in the waters of the state. Grant awards may fund up to 50% of the cost of a project up to a maximum grant amount of $75,000, except for Early Detection and Rapid Response projects which are eligible for a maximum grant of 50% of project costs up to a maximum of $10,000. Eligible projects include:

• Education, prevention and planning projects
• Established infestation control projects
• Early detection and rapid response projects

Clean Lakes Grants Reports

Example Lakes Grant Applications and Projects