Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Grant Program
Formerly known as the Hunter Recruitment, Development, Training and Education Grant Program
In order to focus hunter training, development and education programs on adults, females and families, DNR has developed this new grant opportunity. There is a great need for strategically developed, tested programs and results on which to base future program priorities. The Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Grant program will also focus on developing and pilot testing various programs and evaluating the effectiveness of those programs.
The primary purpose of the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program is to provide cost-sharing grants to local clubs, organizations, communities, governments, Wisconsin tribes, colleges, universities and technical schools to ensure the education, training and development of safe and ethical hunters and mentors.
This grant program is administered as a reimbursement program. This means you must incur and pay all costs associated with the project before seeking reimbursement from DNR. No grant advances are possible. It is possible for grantees to request partial (quarterly) reimbursements of the WDNR during the life of the project. Please see the under Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Grant Program Guidance and Application Instructions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Wisconsin counties, towns, villages, and cities
- Wisconsin Universities, Colleges and Technical Schools
- Other Wisconsin governmental units, as defined in s. 66.299, Wis. Stats.
- Wisconsin Tribes
- Wisconsin School Districts
- Most if not all, conservation organizations (i.e., local rod and gun clubs, sporting organizations, local chapters, and national organizations)
- Individuals
Eligible items
Eligible items
- Salaries, wages, and benefits for employees
- Consultation services
- Purchased services (i.e., printing, mailing, room rental)
- Other purchased services (i.e., Surveys)
- Supplies
- Equipment: If you are purchasing equipment for the project, using equipment you already own or accepting donations of equipment use, please consult with Hunter Education and Shooting Sports grant manager for information on the equipment depreciation and hourly use policy.
- Hourly equipment rental charges
- Other: List costs that are needed to implement the project but are not captured in the items above
Deadlines
Yearly application deadline: September 15
2024 ONLY: DEADLINE TO APPLY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15, 11:59PM
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To be an eligible applicant, application and all required supporting documentation must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date.
Submit application packages to DNRHunterR3Grants@wisconsin.gov
If this application cannot be submitted electronically, please contact Grant Program manager Sarah Brenner.
Before Applying
- Review Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Grant Program Guidance
- Grant Application Instructions and
- Project Scoring Criteria
- If applicant does not have one, request a UEI Number
Complete and submit the following Documents:
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Reimbursement materials
- Grant Payment Request & Worksheet (Form 8700-001)
- Grant Partner Cost Sharing or Matching Report (Form 9300-230)
If Applicable:
- Volunteer Labor Worksheet Used as Grant Match (Form 8700-349B) - Required for projects with volunteer time to be used as match.
- Mileage Reimbursement Form
- Donated Professional Services Worksheets (Form 8700-350)
NOTE: All costs incurred must include copies of invoices and proofs of payment. Donated Professional Services and materials shall be determined by market value and be established by an invoice.
Reporting Materials
NOTE: All grantees must complete and submit before final reimbursement from DNR is possible.
The following reports are required if an event was hosted:
Resources
Grant resources
Contact
Contact information
- For more information on Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) grants, including application forms and instructions, please contact:
- Emily Iehl
Hunting & Shooting Sports Coordinator - Sarah Brenner
Program Grant Manager - DNRHunterR3Grants@wisconsin.gov