We hope area municipalities, tribal governments and others take the time to participate in the state of Michigan’s Wildlife Habitat Grant Program. Administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, applications are now being accepted.

State officials, according to The Associated Press, say the program’s goals include managing habitat for wildlife in a changing environment. Projects featuring enhancement to game species habitats will be given top priority.

The application period ends Aug. 12. Grant recipients are expected to be announced Oct. 1. Local, state, federal and tribal governments, profit and nonprofit groups and individuals are eligible for funding through an open, competitive process.

Minimum grant amounts will be set at $15,000. The program started last October and is funded with revenue from hunting and fishing licenses, stated AP.

We encourage locals to tender an application while there is still the time to do so. The funds have been collected for projects. Why not participate? More information is available on this website: 1.usa.gov/1r0rHpi.