ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has announced the selection of the 2023-2024 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grants for conservation and outdoor recreation projects.
Selected applicants will advance to the second-level application, marking the final level of the application process for their proposals. This funding cycle will allocate $20.6 million to support local parks and trails systems and state-owned lands. Notably, these grantees have pledged an additional estimated $26 million in matching funding.
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