OH Conservation Club Competitive Partnership Grant

The Ohio Conservation Club Competitive Partnership Grant, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, aims to foster local wildlife-related recreational activities, particularly among youth and those new to outdoor sports. Eligible applicants include county conservation clubs and nonprofits that actively promote skills in fishing, hunting, and shooting sports. The program emphasizes educational initiatives and mentorship, ensuring activities are open to all participants, while ineligible projects include those focused on competition.

What is the wildlife conservation club
Competitive partnership grant program?
The ODNR Division of Wildlife Conservation Club Competitive Partnership Grant Program is a program to encourage participation in wildlife related recreation activities (fishing, hunting, trapping and shooting sports education) on a local level. Participation by youth or individuals unfamiliar with wildlife related recreation is emphasized. Projects focusing on public access to property or facilities, education and informing youth in safe participation in wildlife related activities, developing long term mentorship programs in fishing, hunting and shooting sports education are encouraged.

Eligibility

Who is eligible to apply for the grant?County conservation clubs, organized non-profits, regional/state conservation organizations, and other family- or youth-oriented organizations that promote outdoor skills such as fishing, hunting, trapping, archery and/or shooting sports.In addition, the organization must meet the following criteria: The conservation clubs must have been in existence and active for not less than 2 years prior to applying for a sponsorship agreement. The conservation club must conduct not less than four meetings annually. Activities and events must have an educational value and have a goal of increasing participant knowledge, skills, and attitudes associated with hunting and/or angling.All activities supported by the ODNR Division of Wildlife must be open to all citizens regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, mobility, visual disabilities, or learning disabilities.

Ineligibility

Private individuals are not eligible for this grant.Activities involving competition are not eligible.