Grants available through the state Recreational Trail Program

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is accepting Recreational Trail Program grant applications. For information on how

to apply, visit http://www.parkrec

.nd.gov/recreation/grants/rtp/rtpoverview.html. Applications must be submitted online by March 1.

The Recreational Trails Program is an 80/20 matching grant program that provides funding to government entities and non-profits for motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects. Examples of eligible projects include trail development or rehabilitation, trail linkages, trailside and trailhead facilities, and trail signage. RTP funds up to 80 percent of the total project cost, and applicants may request grant amounts ranging from a minimum of $20,000 up to a maximum of $150,000. At the time of application, the project sponsor must have at least 20 percent of the total project cost available to meet the match requirements. The local share may include tax sources, bond issues, force account contributions, or donated labor, equipment and materials

The following projects were awarded funding in 2011:

For more information on RTP and other grant programs, visit the NDPRD’s website at http://www. parkrec.nd.gov/recreation/grants/grantsmenu.html or contact Jessica Riepl, recreation grants coordinator, at 701-328-5357 or jriepl@nd.gov.

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