Endangered Resources

Landowner Incentive Program

How to Apply

LIP Priority Areas

Landowner Incentive Program: How to Apply

Please review the FAQ for project requirements and program priorities. Projects that restore or enhance habitat on private land for the benefit of at-risk species are eligible.

Application Process

The application process has 2 steps:

  • A pre-proposal letter of interest that includes basic information about your project idea and location. The pre-proposal letter must be submitted in order to be considered for funding.
  • If your pre-proposal is approved, you will be invited to submit a full proposal which will ask for budget information, project objectives, and evaluation criteria.

    • Example Proposal


    For both the letter and proposal, online submission is the preferred application method. If you do not own a computer, most town libraries provide computer resources. Otherwise, the LIP coordinator is able to facilitate other methods of submission including hard copy, but be sure to contact her ahead of the deadline to assure that that you receive a current version of the application and that the application is received before the submission deadline.

    Application Documents

  • LIP Application Guidelines [PDF 212KB]
  • Grant Instructions [PDF]
  • LIP Ranking Criteria [PDF]
  • Project Budget Information and Eligible Expenses [PDF]

    • Timeline

    The 2009-2010 grant cycle timeline for the Driftless Area is listed below:

    Summer 2009 – October 31, 2009: Pre-proposals accepted for Projects in the Driftless Area

    Early November 2009: Applicants with competitive projects will be invited to submit a Full Proposal for funding

    Noon, January 15, 2010: Deadline for proposals is 12:00 p.m. Proposals are reviewed by the LIP Guidance Team

    February 2010: All applicants are notified of the selection results

    April 1, 2010: Start date for 2010-selected LIP projects. View descriptions of projects selected in past rounds

    Last Revised: November 19, 2009