The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) aims to develop and wisely use the state's natural resources to promote the health, happiness, and wholesome enjoyment of life for the people of Ohio. ODNR is responsible for managing over 800,000 acres of land, including state parks, forests, nature preserves, and wildlife areas, overseeing more than 120,000 acres of inland waters, licensing hunting, fishing, and watercraft, monitoring dam safety, managing water resources, mapping geologic structures, permitting mineral extraction, and providing outdoor grant programs to communities.
The Step Outside Grant, managed by the ODNR Division of Wildlife, aims to encourage outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, shooting sports, trapping, archery, and more by providing financial support up to $500. This grant is available to local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other family and youth-oriented facilities. The goal is to fund activities that these organizations otherwise could not afford, focusing on introducing or enhancing outdoor skills. The funding is not intended for existing programs or for ongoing financial support of new activities. Suggested activities eligible for funding include Family Fishing Days, Outdoor Skills Days, Shooting Skills Days, Beginning Trapping Skills Days, Advanced Hunting Clinics, and national commemorative activities related to hunting and fishing. An organization may apply for one grant per fiscal year, with the possibility, in certain circumstances, to apply for two.
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