Grants for Local Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,400,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
MN DNR, State Parks and Trails Division
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

Provide approximately 13 matching grants for local parks, acquisition of locally significant natural areas and trails to connect people safety to desirable community locations and regional or state facilities.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 09d
Appropriation Language

$2,400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to solicit, rank, and fund competitive matching grants for local parks, trail connections, and natural and scenic areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.019. This appropriation is for local nature-based recreation, connections to regional and state natural areas, and recreation facilities and may not be used for athletic facilities such as sport fields, courts, and playgrounds.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,400,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Audrey
Last Name
Mularie
Organization Name
MN DNR, State Parks and Trails Division
Street Address
500 Lafayette Rd
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 296-6157
Email
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/parks_trails/index.html
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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