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Grant Programs<\/h1>\n

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Through our grant programs, we partner with hundreds of nature centers, schools, land trusts, and other organizations to support conservation and environmental education projects in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

Follow the links below to learn more about each program and apply for a grant.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(608) 409-3146
Marie.Jensen@WisConservation.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Marie Jensen (she\/her)<\/em> provides administrative support for NRF\u2019s conservation and environmental education efforts, including coordinating our grant programs and conducting outreach with our partners, and coordinates our Diversity in Conservation Internship Program.<\/p>\n

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Banner photo by Emily Hendersen<\/em><\/p>\n

Button photos by Josh Putnam, Joshua Mayer, Shelly Torkelson, and Caitlin Williamson<\/em><\/p>\n

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