2006 grant applications are now available (2005-11-22)
Applications are now available for 2006 local grants, trail grants,
cooperative water recreation grants, Metro Greenways and Remediation Fund
grants, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
These grants help local governments, organizations and individuals
throughout the state create partnerships with the DNR to fund projects that
protect natural resources and provide outdoor recreation opportunities.
Programs include: regional parks (outside the metro area); natural and
scenic areas; outdoor recreation (local parks); conservation
partners/environmental partnerships; local trail connections; federal
recreation trails; regional trails (outside the metro area); fishing piers;
public boat accesses; Metro Greenways Land Protection grants and Remediation
Fund grants.
Matching grants fund projects such as natural area acquisition, local park
development, trail connections or trails for long distance travel, water
based recreational facilities, parks that provide regional natural resource
based recreation opportunities, habitat restoration and improvement, and
other conservation projects.
Funding for these programs is uncertain at this time, but it is anticipated
both federal and state funds will be available during 2006. Initiating the
application process now provides more time for DNR staff to assist in
developing project ideas and for project completion.
Application materials may be downloaded from the DNR Web site at
www.dnr.state.mn.us
Click the "Grants" heading and find the appropriate grant program. For
additional information about any of the grant programs, contact the grants
staff listed in the program descriptions.
To obtain the application packet by mail, write to: Local Grants Program,
DNR Office of Management and Budget Services, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul,
MN 55155-4010.
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