Norma and Stanley DeBoer Quiet Trails Fund Grant

The Norma and Stanley DeBoer Quiet Trails Fund supports the creation and maintenance of quiet trails in Wisconsin, including walking, hiking, and skiing paths. Grants range from $500 to $1,000, prioritizing public access and inclusivity. Eligible applicants include public charities, government units, and accredited educational institutions. Projects must enhance trail accessibility and promote quiet outdoor experiences, while ineligible organizations include individuals and private foundations.

Creating and maintaining nature trails in Wisconsin
The Norma and Stanley DeBoer Quiet Trails Fund provides funding to support the creation and maintenance of quiet trails (e.g., walking, hiking, or skiing) in Wisconsin. Grants range from $500 to $1,000.
Grantmaking Priorities:
The primary purpose is to create and maintain walking, hiking, or skiing trails open to the public in Wisconsin. This includes, but is not limited to: increasing access for people with disabilities; identification of trail locations; surveying; purchase of materials; construction; clean-up activities; repairs of trail surfaces, railings, or existing signage; and fees for necessary professional services.
The secondary purpose is to enhance and promote quiet trails through activities including: habitat improvement adjacent to the trail; development, creation and installation of directional or explanatory signage and trail guide booklets; and modest costs of events designed to increase awareness and/or use of quiet trails.

Eligibility

Applicant must be one of the following: a public charity with approved 501(c)(3) exempt status (under section 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) Type I and Type II status); a federal, state, or local governmental unit, an American Indian nation or tribal community; or an accredited school, college, or university. Projects must support trails in Wisconsin that are open to the public.
Projects must support walking, hiking, or skiing trails.

Ineligibility

The following types of organizations are not eligible for funding: individuals; businesses; section 509(a)(3) Type III supporting organizations; section 501(c)(4) organizations; section 501(c)(7) organizations; private foundations; and private operating foundations.Funding may not be used to support projects associated with trails open to motorized vehicles (e.g., snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles) or mountain bikes.
Project expenses may not have been incurred prior to submitting the application.