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2025 Aquatic Stewardship Grant Program

$7,500
Closed
Grant Description

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

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $7,500

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits
City or township governments
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments

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

Key Dates

Application Opens

February 1, 2025

Application Closes

March 15, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife

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Education
Environment
Community Development
Youth