Interpretive Project Grants
NAI Great Lakes Region Interpretive Project Grants fund innovative small projects within our community. If you’ve got a great idea but are a little short on cash to make it a success, we want to make your interpretive dream project a reality!
NAI Great Lakes Region members and their organizations can apply for Interpretive Project Grants in the amount up to $1000.00 for an interpretive project idea. Since 1997, over $29,000 has been awarded for the completion of interpretive projects. Grant recipient projects have ranged from interpretive signage for Millcreek Metroparks (OH) to traveling interpretive trunks for Indiana Dunes Lakeshore (IN), and can be used for natural, historical, or cultural interpretive projects. Let us fund your creativity!
NAI Great Lakes Region members and their organizations can apply for Interpretive Project Grants in the amount up to $1000.00 for an interpretive project idea. Since 1997, over $29,000 has been awarded for the completion of interpretive projects. Grant recipient projects have ranged from interpretive signage for Millcreek Metroparks (OH) to traveling interpretive trunks for Indiana Dunes Lakeshore (IN), and can be used for natural, historical, or cultural interpretive projects. Let us fund your creativity!
2025 Interpretive Project Grant applications are now open! Apply by October 3rd, 5pm CT.
Contact IPG Chair Jim Witter at [email protected] with questions, comments, or concerns.
Contact IPG Chair Jim Witter at [email protected] with questions, comments, or concerns.
Previous Interpretive Project Grant Recipients
2023
Five Rivers Metroparks
Dayton, OH - Maire Aull Trail: Restoring Nature in the Neighborhood
Dayton, OH - Maire Aull Trail: Restoring Nature in the Neighborhood
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI - Get outSIDE (Self-guided Interpretation, Discovery, & Exploration) Packs
Dearborn, MI - Get outSIDE (Self-guided Interpretation, Discovery, & Exploration) Packs
2022
2021
2020
2019
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Westerville, OH- Winter Wonderland Forest Adventure
Westerville, OH- Winter Wonderland Forest Adventure
Columbus Metro Parks: Glacier Ridge and Homestead
Westerville, OH- Virtual Immersion
Westerville, OH- Virtual Immersion
Darke County Parks: Bish Discovery Center
Greenville, OH- Property of the Pollinators
Greenville, OH- Property of the Pollinators
2018
Cope Environmental Center
Richmond, IN- Interpretive Signage
Richmond, IN- Interpretive Signage
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Paradise, MI- Bog Walkway
Paradise, MI- Bog Walkway
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Akron, OH- Living through History
Akron, OH- Living through History
Friends of Rondeau
Morpeth, ON- The Depths of Lake Erie
Morpeth, ON- The Depths of Lake Erie
2017
Grass River Natural Area
Bellaire, MI- The Perception Pathway: An Interpretive Sensory Trail
Bellaire, MI- The Perception Pathway: An Interpretive Sensory Trail
Mary Grey Bird Sanctuary
Connersville, IN- Mapping with Birds: Home Sweet Home
Connersville, IN- Mapping with Birds: Home Sweet Home
Toronto Zoo
Toronto, ON- Polar Bear Hot Spot Interpretive Area
Toronto, ON- Polar Bear Hot Spot Interpretive Area
