Wabash River Heritage Corridor Fund
Grants support conservation, recreation, and historical/cultural projects along Indiana’s Wabash River corridor, focusing on preservation, trail development, and educational initiatives in eligible counties.
Funder: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $100,000 available annually; typical awards vary based on project scope.
Summary: Supports conservation, recreation, historical, and cultural projects along Indiana’s Wabash River corridor.
Key Information: Only projects in 19 specified Indiana counties are eligible.
Description
The Wabash River Heritage Corridor Fund provides financial support for projects that enhance the conservation, recreation, historical, and cultural value of Indiana’s Wabash River corridor. Administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the fund targets initiatives within nineteen eligible counties along the Wabash River, Little River, and the historic portage to the Maumee River. Funding is sustained by royalties from minerals collected beneath the riverbed, ensuring continued investment in the corridor’s heritage and vitality. Grant priorities alternate between historical/cultural and outdoor recreation projects, supporting activities ranging from site preservation to trail development and educational exhibits.
