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The Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks offers two grant programs for outdoor recreation.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
- Federally-funded grants through the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- Administered by the Department of Natural Resources
Land and Water Conservation Fund grants are available to cities, counties and school districts to be used for outdoor recreation projects. Projects require a 55 percent match. All funded projects are taken under perpetuity by the National Park Service and must only be used for outdoor recreational purposes. Development and renovation projects must be maintained for a period of 25 years or the life of the manufactured goods.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
- Federally-funded grants through the Federal Highway Administration
- Administered by the Department of Natural Resources
- The FY2009 grant application period is open June 1 - Aug. 17, 2009. Applications must be postmarked by Aug. 17, 2009, to be considered for funding.
- Grant Application Webinar/Workshop Schedule
- FY2009 RTP Educational Grant Application: PDF Version Word Version
- FY2009 RTP Grant Application: PDF Version Word Version
Two grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2009 round of the Recreational Trails Program are now available. A new 2009 Interpretive/Educational grant application is available for those applying for educational RTP funding along with the standard Recreational Trails Program grant application for those applying for trail projects.
Recreational Trails Program grants are to be used for motorized or non-motorized trail development or renovation and preservation. Projects require a minimum match of 20 percent. All projects must be maintained for a period of 25 years. Eligible applicants include cities and counties, schools, and private, non-profit and for-profit businesses.
To request a hard copy of the grant applications or if you have any questions, please contact the grant coordinator at 573-751-3442.
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
For additional information or questions, please e-mail or call 573-751-0848.
