2025 Aquatic Stewardship Grant Program
The Aquatic Stewardship Grant Program, formerly known as the Aquatic Education Grant Program, is organized by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. It aims to foster aquatic stewardship through hands-on educational experiences facilitated by partnering organizations. Eligible projects must offer an aquatic education learning experience and include educational components beyond mere fishing skills, aimed at promoting aquatic stewardship. A final report must be submitted to the ODNR Division of Wildlife upon project completion. Suggested activities include the Teen Leadership Fishing Retreat, OSU Stone Lab Program, Water Quality & Fish Monitoring Program, and Aquarium setup for the Trout in the Classroom program. Competitive activities are excluded. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: February 1st to March 15th
Award Range
Not specified - $7,500
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants include schools, park and recreation departments, conservation groups, and local governments with Federal Tax ID Numbers in Ohio. Private individuals are not eligible. Multiple agencies may collaborate, but the primary applicant is responsible for contract administration, permitting, fund management, and final report submission.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
February 1, 2025
Application Closes
March 15, 2025
Grantor
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
Phone
(800) 945-3543Subscribe to view contact details