MI Wildlife Habitat Grant Program (WHGP)

The MI Wildlife Habitat Grant Program aims to enhance wildlife habitats in Michigan, focusing on grasslands and savannas of at least 100 acres. This initiative supports sustainable wildlife populations as outlined in the Wildlife Division's strategic plan. The program prioritizes projects that improve habitat quality and quantity, aligning with GPS Goal 2 to adapt to environmental changes. Funding is provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, emphasizing the importance of preserving natural resources.

Program Objective(s):
The primary goal of this program is to enhance and improve the quality and quantity of wildlife habitat in support of specific goals from the Wildlife Division's strategic plan, Guiding Principles and Strategies - The GPS, specifically GPS Goal 2 - Manage habitat for sustainable wildlife populations in a changing environment. Priority habitat types are grasslands and savannas that are at least 100 acres in size.