VPA-HIP grant: to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch, or forest land to voluntary make that land available to public access for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent…

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is part of the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (CFDA 10.093). The $583,157.87 grant will be used by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest land in Minnesota to voluntarily make that land available for public access to wildlife-dependent recreation, including hunting and fishing. The project is scheduled to run from October 2, 2024 to October 1, 2026. This federal grant program aims to increase recreational opportunities for the public while supporting wildlife habitat enhancement on private lands through financial incentives and collaborative partnerships with state-level natural resource agencies.

VPA-HIP grant: to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch, or forest land to voluntary make that land available to public access for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreation in the state of minnesota.