The mission of the funder, established by the voters of Sheboygan County, is to develop recreation opportunities and help conserve the county's natural resources through a County Stewardship Fund.
The Sheboygan County Stewardship Fund aims to support a variety of conservation and recreational projects including project development, land acquisition, purchase of development rights, and restoration. Eligible applicants include governmental entities and nonprofit groups within Sheboygan County. The fund’s goals include fostering environmental stewardship, supporting projects that maintain and enhance the county's natural resources and recreational amenities, matching funds for leveraging additional conservation funding, and ensuring that preservation efforts harmonize with local economic and developmental goals. Priority is given to projects that align with the Sheboygan County Outdoor Recreation & Open Space Plan and other relevant plans, and to municipalities with Smart Growth-compliant comprehensive plans.