Great Lakes Region 4 ​Interpretive Project Grant

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 within Region 4.  Projects have ranged from interpretive signage for Millcreek Metroparks (OH) to traveling interpretive trunks for Indiana Dunes Lakeshore (IN). 

We want to make your interpretive dream project a reality! The NAI Region 4 Interpretive Project Grants Program funds innovative small projects within the region. If you’ve got a great idea but are a little short on cash to make it a success, please apply!

Applications due annually on August 1 and are awarded to successful applicants by December of the application year. Please see application for full list of eligibility, reporting, and application requirements.

2022 IPG Proposal Forms coming soon!
Previous Interpretive Project Grant Recipients

2021

Grass River Natural Area
Bellaire, MI - Reaching All Visitors with Interpretation: Interpretive Trail Guides
Great Parks of Hamilton County
Cincinnati, OH - Growing Together
Great Parks of Hamilton County
Cincinnati, OH - Unwrapping the Secret Life of Birds
Sandusky County Parks District
Fremont, OH - From Farm to Market

2020

Grass River Natural Area
Bellaire, MI- Nature Interpretation in the Time of COVID: Self-guided Interpretive Hikes
Medina County 
Medina, OH- Trees of Medina County
Wilderness State Park 
Carp Lake, MI- Don’t Tread on Me: Piping Plover Nest Diorama

2019

Dawes Arboretum
Newark, OH- Rediscovering the Dawes Arboretum Discovery Center
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Westerville, OH- Winter Wonderland Forest Adventure
Columbus Metro Parks: Glacier Ridge and Homestead
Westerville, OH- Virtual Immersion
Darke County Parks: Bish Discovery Center
Greenville, OH- Property of the Pollinators

2018

Cope Environmental Center
Richmond, IN- Interpretive Signage
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Paradise, MI- Bog Walkway
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Akron, OH- Living through History
Friends of Rondeau
Morpeth, CA- The Depths of Lake Erie

2017

Grass River Natural Area
Bellaire, MI- The Perception Pathway: An Interpretive Sensory Trail
Mary Grey Bird Sanctuary
Connersville, IN- Mapping with Birds: Home Sweet Home
Toronto Zoo
Toronto, ON- Polar Bear Hot Spot Interpretive Area

2016

Great Parks of Hamilton County
Cincinnati, OH- Nocturnal Adventures
Salamonie Lake
Andrews, IN- Educational Native Landscape and Solar Energy Display
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Cleveland, OH- Nature Connections Exhibit
Nature on the GO! LLC
South Lyon, MI- What's in my Watershed Program Enhancment

2015

Kensington Metroparks Farm Center
Milford, MI- The Farm Center Kid’s Corner: Day in the Life of Today’s Farm Kid​
Sturgeon For Tomorrow Black Lake Chapter
Cheboygan, MI- Great Lakes Ecological Stewardship: Lake Sturgeon in the Classroom
Wood County Park District
Bowling Green, OH- Interpretive Signage project

2014

Grass River Natural Area
Bellaire MI – Wetland Curriculum Nature Lab: The Interpretation of Nature Education
Michigan State University Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
Augusta, MI – Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Pollinator Garden
West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
West Bloomfield, MI – West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Nature Nook

    Questions?  Contact the IPG Chair