29. Community Environmental Partnerships Grant Program
This progam encourages environmental service projects and related education activities through public and private partnerships. Private organizations, cities, counties, townships, and school districts may apply. Typical projects include community environmental service projects to clean up natural areas such as streams, lakes, and wetlands; producing environmental education handbooks, manuals, videos, and newsletters; and developing educational sites and exhibits that demonstrate environmental conservation principles. Funds cannot be used to fund curricula or existing staff and program activities. Applicants must fund at least 50% of the project through non-state contributions of cash, materials, or in-kind services. The maximum grant is $20,000.

30. Conservation Partners Grant Program
The purpose of this program is to improve fish, wildlife, and native plant habitats and to fund research and surveys that improve such habitats. Private organizations, cities, counties, townships, and school districts may apply. Typical habitat projects include restoring natural plant communities, reforestation, protecting wetlands, establishing native plant buffer strips along streams and lakes, protecting water quality, and reducing soil erosion. Common research/survey projects include monitoring environmental indicators; surveying plant and animal populations; evaluating enhancement projects; and researching methods to conserve or enhance fish, wildlife, and native plant habitats. Applicants must fund at least 50% of the total project through non-state contributions of cash, materials, or in-kind services. The maximum grant is $20,000.

31. Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program
The purpose of this program is to increase, protect, and enhance natural and scenic areas. Cities, counties, townships, and school districts may apply. Projects include purchase of land or conservation easements. Some funds may be used for interpretive, educational, or boundary signs; or protective fencing. Applicants must fund at least 50% of the project through non-state sources. The maximum grant is $500,000.